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Enclosure 1 in No. 40. His Honor J. Macandrew to the Hon. J. Vogel. Sir, — Superintendent's Office, Dunedin, 6th February, 1874. Messrs. Cargill and Co. have received adfices by last mail to the effect that the Albion Company, which has hitherto conducted emigration from the Clyde to this port with so much success and so satisfactorily to all concerned, is establishing a line of ships from London to Otago, from the beginning of this year, for which purpose they are adding to their fleet, and have now being built six magnificent iron ships specially designed for this trade. They are prepared to contract for the conveyance of emigrants from Clyde and London (on same general conditions as present contract from Clyde), number by any one vessel not to be under 100, at £13 10s., one-half paid at home, and one-half in the Colony, or at £13 if whole passage money is paid at home. I believe the above figures are lower than the contract rate with the New Zealand Shipping Company, and venture to suggest that the Agent-General be directed to make arrangements with the Albion Company for the passage of emigrants to this Proyince, from London as well as Clyde, on the terms indicated above. I would urge this suggestion, not on the grounds of price alone (for although that is an important point, it is but secondary compared with an effective service), but in consideration of the satisfactory performance of the Albion Company's line of ships during a long course of years, and in consideration of the liberal enterprise exhibited by the Company in extending their fleet of ships specially adapted for the New Zealand trade. I may observe, with reference to an impression which seems to be on your mind when we conversed on this subject lately, that I have seen correspondence which is absolutely convincing to me that the Albion Company is not working into the hands of Shaw, Savill, and Co., or vice versa. The Company owns all the ships sent out by them, and are thus directly responsible for every detail in the performance of their contract. I have, &c, J. Macandbew, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Superintendent. "Wellington.

Enclosure 2 in No. 40. The Hon. J. A 7 ogel to His Honor J. Macandrew. Sin, — General Government Offices, Auckland, 17th February, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th inst., respecting the Albion Shipping Company and Messrs. Shaw, Savill, and Co. In reply, I have to state that I have sent instructions to the Agent-General that at the termination of any arrangements already made by him, and until ho is further instructed by me, he is to divide the London and Otago business equally between the New Zealand Shipping Company and the Albion Company. I may add, that whilst I am quite sure the Otago agents of the Albion Company arc unaware of any intention to effect a combination between that Company and Messrs. Shaw, Savill, and Co., I am still of opinion that there is an understanding between the Company and the firm as to their present competition ; or, perhaps, it would be more correct to say that I do not believe the understanding existing between them for many'years has been disturbed. I have, <fee, His Honor the Superintendent of Otago. Julius Vogel.

No. 41. The Hon. J. Vogel to the Agent-General. (Telegram.) 2nd March, 1574, Pjuyate letter from you states New Zealand Shipping Company unable satisfy your wants. My instructions respecting division business of course assumed Company able meet your requirements to extent authorized; otherwise, clearly your duty make up deficiencies. Still consider instructions absolute respecting duration of arrangements or contracts. Featherston, London. Vogel.

No. 42. The Hon. J. Vogel to the Agent-Geneeal. (No. 46.) Sic,— Immigration Office, "Wellington, 12th March, 1874. I have the honor to forward herewith copy of a letter addressed to me by the Consul for the German Empire in Wellington, upon the subject of emigration to the Colony, and enclosing extracts from a letter received by him from Mr. E. Barck, a clergyman in the Baden districts near the Ehine in Germany. Mr. Krull, you will observe, suggests that a free second-class or saloon passage should be given to Mr. Barck and his family to New Zealand, on the presumption that he would prove a really valuable pioneer. I agree with Mr. Krull that it ia " very important to interest the clergymen of districts in emigration to New Zealand," and should bo disposed to recommend that his suggestion should in this instance be carried out. I, however, leave the matter entirely in your hands, to be dealt with, after due inquiry, at your discretion. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. Julius Vogel.