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A.—B,

6. I would not have you suppose that I imply that any disposition to disregard the interests of the miners has been evinced by the Provincial Governments in charge of gold fields. On the contrary, I am bound to say that these Governments appear to me to be thoroughly conscious of their gold fields responsibilities. The difficulty in the way of legislation seems rather to be, that the circumstances of the several fields are so different that what may be suitable for one locality creates opposition in others. 7. Whenever a measure relating to any of the subjects referred to in your report is before the House of Representatives, the Government will give to your recommendations very careful consideration; but lam not able to further assure you respecting the course which they may take. I have &c., Messrs. James Healey, Thomas Sims, and the other Julius Vogel. Members of the Otago Mining Conference.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by command of Sis Excellency.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by command of Sis Excellency.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by command of Sis Excellency.