since the Wanganui land question was settled that they could be said to possess a horse. The settlement of these questions do more in restoring tranquility in the Islands than all the military and naval efforts combined can effect good as they are in their way. After getting up Richd. Deighton Interpr. and Mr, Chamberlain called to see me after breakfast the Natives collected to talk about their land. I opened the meeting which was attended by all the Rangitikei people about 115 in number inclusive of