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Again, in order to avoid the introduction of too large a number of any particular calling or trade, the Provincial Government would propose to furnish the Immigration Office with a list specifying the maximum number of any one vocation to whom they would within a certain period grant extra aid. The Provincial Government will also take into their consideration whether it would be expedient to call upon those who nominate by vocation to enter into an understanding to give the immigrants so introduced employment when they arrive; but we are at present of opinion that such restriction would not be necessary. In case the General Government adhere to their former decision, not to grant free passages to any class of nominated immigrants, and would prefer that the Provincial Government should deal directly with persons wishing to nominate, we would merely remark that, in doing so, the Provincial Government would be prepared to make arrangements accordingly, and under such regulations as we believe would meet the views of the General Government. We have, &c, Walter Kennaway, Joseph Beswick, Members of tho Executive Council of the Province of Canterbury.

No. 13. Mr. AY. B. E. Brown to Messrs. Kennaway and Beswick. Gentlemen, — Wellington, 4th July, 1873. I am requested by the Hon. the Premier to inform you that your letter of the 3rd instant has only been received this day, and that the Cabinet have not had time to consider it fully as yet, but that an answer thereto will be sent you as early as possible next week. I have Ac, Wm. B. E. Brown, Messrs. AValter Kennaway and Joseph Beswick, Secretary to Cabinet. AVellington.

No. 14 Messrs. Kennaway and Beswick to the Hon. tho Premier. Sir,— Wellington, 4th July, 1873. AYe have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from the Secretary of the Cabinet, informing us, by your direction, that an answer to the proposals of the Provincial Government of Canterbury, with reference to immigration, will be sent to us as early as possible next week. As we propose returning to Canterbury to-morrow, we regret being obliged to leave without a definite reply, more especially as the matter has been before the General Government for some time, and we were given to understand that it would be finally considered in Cabinet to-day. AYe would venture to urge, therefore, that at any rate such a reply will be afforded us to-morrow (Saturday) before we leave as will enable the Provincial Government to take action. AYe have, &c, Walter Kennaway, Joseph Beswick, Members of the Executive Council of Canterbury.

No. 15. The Hon. W. H. Eeynolds to His Honor AY. Bolleston. A\ rcllington, 27th June, 1873. Sorry cannot reply to telegram re Nominated Immigration to-day. Question coming under consideration of Government in a few days. Tho Superintendent, Christchurch. AVm. H. Eeynolds.

No. 16. The Hon. W. H. Eeynolds to His Honor the Superintendent of Canterbury. AVellington, 26th June, 1873. Your telegram re Nominated Immigrants received ; will belaid before Government to-morrow ; cannot answer to-day. The Superintendent, Christchurch. AVm. H. Eetnolds.

No. 17. The Hon. J. Vogel to Messrs. Kennaway and Beswick. Gentlemen, — AVellington, sth July, 1872. In reply to your letter of yesterday's date, I have the honor to state that a Cabinet meeting was convened (as promised you) yesterday, to consider your proposal; but your letter had not arrived the previous day as expected, and Ministers individually had had no time to consider it.