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1874. NEW ZEALAND.

IMMIGRATION TO NEW ZEALAND. LETTERS TO THE AGENT-GENERAL.

Presented to loth Souses of the General Assembly by command of Sis Excellency.

SCHEDULE OF CORRESPONDENCE.

No. Date. Subject. Page. .96 1873. September 22 Certain nominated persons have been refused passages by a Local Agent at Galway. Likely to have injurious effect on system of nomination Messrs. Birch, Seaton, and Farnall were never intended to be independent Agents Instructions to Local Agents with respect to nominated emigrants asked for G-erman and Scandinavian emigration contracts. Further information asked for Reply to statement that " Complaints as to the discomfort and suffering endured by emigrants are not borne out by Reports of Immigration Commissioners." Extracts from various reports Telegram. Free Passages—stringent selection —paid officers preferable to agents— depots necessary —Napier emigration—steamers for Canterbury and Otago—20,000 emigrants required—Joseph Arch, &c, &e. Immigrants Land Act. Principles and provisions explained Arrangement for Shaw, Savill, and Co. to provide August Bhips to avoid charge for short shipments. Instruction to keep supply of emigrants in depots should suffice to prevent short shipments Copy of letter to Mr. J. S. "Wright, of Agricultural Labourers' Union, forwarded Hawke's Bay emigrants should not be sent to Wellington. Emigrants should always, if possible, be sent direct to their destination Reasons urged against granting free passages not concurred with. Government at liberty to offer what terms they please, and to alter them at any time. The Brogden and German contracts Gratified Mr. Stewart's special settlement scheme not likely to fall through Dismissal of Messrs. Birch, Seaton, and Farnall. Government in no way bound to consult him before making such appointments Relative to Messrs. Shaw, Savill, and Co.'s tender of 10th July, for conveyance of emigrants Free Nominated Immigration Regulations forwarded Increasing space per adult in ships, and providing bath in married people's compartment Views and instructions generally upon the conduct of immigration General instructions as to shipping arrangements Nominations by calling. Forms forwarded Taranaki immigration. To arrange for vessels to call periodically at New Plymouth Forms of application for passages and certificates issued from the London office require amendment ... Bluff immigration. Vessels to call at Bluff every six weeks Forwarding reports re proceedings against " Punjaub." No reliance to be placed on Her Majesty's Emigration Commissioners. Is to appoint Inspecting Officer. Charter-party requires amendment ... Commissioners of Audit consider payment of total passage money on sailing of vessel objectionable Transfer of contract between Otago and P. Henderson and Co. should be obtained Great disappointment that no report has been received respecting important matters in telegram of 11th October Further re shipping arrangement. Instructions as to division of business. Not to give prolonged contracts. Messrs. Shaw, Savill, and Co. Telegram. Give three-fifths London shipping business to Shipping Company, dividing remainder between Shaw, Savill, and Albion Companies. Make no lengthened contract ... ... ... ... ... Short shipments must not be allowed Semi-official monthly report of proceedings and general information required !00 !04 !06 !13a September 20 September 29 September 29 September 29 1 2 2 2 !14 October 13 2 118 !19 October 21 October 22 4 4 !20 121 October 22 October 22 5 5 !23 October 21 6 !27 !28 October 21 October 21 7 7 !31 !32 !33 !39 !40 !52 !58 !60 October 23 October 23 October 23 October 25 October 27 November 18 November 19 November 20 7 • 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 !63 !64 November 24 November 24 13 14 !66 December 1 14, S89 !91 December 22 December 24 16 16 !93 December 24 16 December 26 17 S93 m December 24 December 24 1874. 18 18 18 !91 17 January 7 February 4 Departmental arrangements and character of officers of his staff ... Arrangement with Messrs. Brogden and Sons approved, subject to promissory notes and interest being paid regularly Nelson and Marlborough immigration. Ship to be sent direct to Nelson once a month with immigrants for the two Provinces Telegram. Despatch ship monthly to Nelson, with emigrants also for Marlborough Mr. Carter's report of arrangements with Mr. C. Holloway received. Should have personally attended to the matter, and afforded Government more information Report from Dublin Agency exceedingly unsatisfactory. Quarterly reports from all Central Agencies required. Absolutely necessary to have officer in Ireland tlioroughlyaequainted with Colony, and devoting whole time to the vrork What are arrangements for conduct of nominated emigration Amendments to charter-party. More liberal dietary, &c. Passengers should embark at Plymouth 19 18 19 February G 19 20 21 February 12 February 6 32 February 11 20 86 37 February 12 February 11 20 21 21