that it is not right to allow a child to fall off a cliff or to drift in the water, it must be held back, we all must hold it back. Well, what we have to say to you ends here. This is from us, from the Maori chiefs who put their trust in our Pakeha. 'Signed' From Rawiri Waiaua, Te Tahana, Paora Horoatua, Taituha, Hori Taumata, Tamati Waka 'A true copy. H. Halse' To Tamati Oraukawa at Katotauru [Note following relates.]