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Enclosure in No. 93. Mr. C. Allan to the Undee Secretary for Immigration. Sic, — Immigration Office, Dunedin, lGth May, 1873. With reference to your telegram re Scandinavian immigrants, having referred to them at length in my report forwarded to you per last mail, I have little further to add. I may state that I have had most gratifying reports from their employers in different parts of the Province, as regards their diligence and industrious habits. I have no doubt another shipment would be hailed hero with much satisfaction. I have, &c, Colin Allan, The Under Secretary, Immigration Office, Wellington. Immigration Officer.

See Reports of Immigration Officers.

No. 94. The Hon. G. M. O'Eoeke to Dr. Featheeston. (Telegram.) 26th May, 1873. You have full power to dispense with Seaton, Birch, and Farnall, if useless, as you report. O'Eoeke.

No. 95. Memorandum No. 10G, 1873, for the Agent-Geneeal, London. Herewith is forwarded copy of the report of the Immigration Commissioners on the ship " Parsee," which vessel arrived at Auckland on the 7th instant. Immigration Office, Wellington, 28th May, 1873. Edward Biciiaedson, (for Minister for Immigration).

Enclosure in No. 95. Eepoet by the Immigration Commissioners on the Ship " Parsee." Sib, — General Government Offices, Auckland, Bth May, 1873. We have the honor to report that the ship " Parsee," from London, arrived here yesterday, the 7th instant, with 99 passengers, of whom 74 souls, equal to 69i statute adults, are Government immigrants. We boarded the ship at her anchorage immediately on arrival, and the usual inquiries having been made by the Health Officer and satisfactorily answered, we proceeded with the inspection. The ship was found clean and in good order, and everything had been done for the comfort and health of the passengers ; the compartments for the married people, as also for the single women and men, were convenient and well-ventilated. The condensing machine which is on board was not required to be used, there having been sufficient fresh water on board for all purposes ; the provisions were examined, and proved to be of excellent quality. There was not a shadow of complaint on board : all the immigrants spoke in the highest praise of the captain, surgeon, and ship's officers. In conclusion, we beg to recommend that the usual gratuities may be given to the officers. We have, <fee., Daniel Pollen. T. M. Philson, M.D., Health Officer. I. J. Burgess, Chief Harbour Master. The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington.

No. 96. Memorandum No. 110, 1873, for the Agent-Genebai, London. Hebewith is forwarded attested copy of the agreement entered into upon the 29th Alay, 1873, between Her Majesty the Queen and the New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited) for the conveyance of immigrants and freight from London to New Zealand. You have been already advised of the arrangements by cablegram dated 3rd June, of which a copy is appended. Immigration Office, Wellington, 3rd June, 1873. G. Maueice O'Eoeke. Note.—The Agreement will be printed and laid upon the table as a separate paper.

3ee No. 100.

No. 97. The Hon. J. Vogel to Dr. Featiieeston. (Telegram.) Wellington, 3rd June, 1873. Goyeenment regret Saville's ships still employed. Saville's arrangements so unsatisfactory, Government positively determine you do no more business with them or their agents. To enable compliance with this instruction Government contracted for absolute period with New Zealand Shipping Company.