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No. 63. The Hon. J. Vogel to the Agent-Geneeal. (No. 112.) Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 6th May, 1874. I have the honor to forward herewith, for your information, copies of letters received by the last mail from Mr. H. W. Farnall, late Emigration Agent at Belfast, and of my answer despatched by this mail. I have, &c., The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. Julius Vogel.

Enclosure 1 in No. 63. Mr. Faenall to the Hon. J. Vogel. Sic, — 2|, Corporation Street, Belfast, 13th January, 1874. I beg herewith to forward you a brief abstract of my proceedings since I was instructed, by the Government of which you were a member, to proceed to England and place my services at the disposal of the Agent-General, in order to assist him in carrying out the emigration proposals of the New Zealand Government. I presume the Government would not have intrusted me with this important mission, had it not been satisfied that I had the necessary qualifications to satisfactorily perform the duties that would be required of me. Under these circumstances, I apprehend your Government will hear with some amazement that the Agent-General in June last relieved me of my appointment, without a moment's notice, at a time when I was engaged on very important operations in connection with my mission. This conduct of the Agent-General has delayed for months certainly, perhaps stopped altogether, the emigration of a large body of capitalists and small farmers who contemplated settling in the Province of Auckland. I cannot believe that this conduct of the Agent-General will meet with the approval of your Government. I have, &c., The Hon. Julius Vogel, Wellington. Habey W. Fae>*all. Absteact of Peoceedings in connection with H. W. Faenall's Mission to England, to assist the Agent-Geneeal for New Zealand. Eeceived instructions from New Zealand Government, in January, 1872, to proceed to England to assist the Agent-General in his emigration work. Reported myself May 6th, 1872, to the AgentGeneral. Informed by him he did not see in what capacity he could utilize my services, but would consider over the matter. In July, 1872, proceeded at his request to North of Ireland, to act as emigration agent in connection with his office. Remuneration to be at the rate of 255. per diem. In November, 1872, was informed that my remuneration would be at the rate of £700 per annum. In November, 1872, commenced a correspondence with Mr. Stewart, relative to a scheme of emigration for the purpose of forming a special settlement in Auckland. In February, 1873, when scheme was well matured, wrote to Agent-General, making known Mr. Stewart's proposals (but without mentioning name), and requesting his advice and assistance. Receiving no reply from the Agent-General, wrote to His Honor the Superintendent of Auckland, making known Mr. Stewart's proposal. In March, 1873, Mr. Stewart wrote to the Agent-General on same subject. The Agent-General, on the part of the Government, declined to entertain the proposal. In April, 1873, I received a cablegram from the Superintendent of Auckland, to the effect that the proposal was approved, and would be entertained. I immediately forwarded telegram to AgentGeneral. Requested by him to suspend all action in the matter until he was officially advised by the New Zealand Government. On 18th June, 1873, I received a letter from the Agent-General, informing me my remuneration was to be reduced to 18s. per diem, such reduction to commence from Ist June. Also requesting to know particulars of special emigration scheme, and offering to entertain any suggestion I might wish to make on the subject. I answered in full, making several suggestions. In reply, I was informed, without any reason being given, that my services were no longer required, and that I wculd be entitled to the cost of my return passage to New Zealand. I wrote to the Agent-General, offering my services gratuitously, as, rather than imperil the scheme, I was willing to forego the remuneration. I was informed I was not to act in any way as an emigration agent. I nevertheless continued to act as agent until December, 1873, no one having been sent to supersede me and take over my work until that date. Repeatedly, between the months of June and December, requested the Agent-General to pay me the cost of my return journey to New Zealand, and the remuneration due me for the month of June, but he declined, and declines to do so until the sum of £10 has been returned to him, which sum was paid by him to my assistant, Mr. Andrews, and until all my papers, correspondence, &c, especially that bearing on the special emigration question, have been handed over to him. Abstract of proceedings in the matter of the appointment of Messrs. Andrews and Walker as my Clerks. —I requested the Agent-General to allow me a clerk. He declined to allow me a salaried assistant, but at my suggestion sanctioned my appointing a sub-agent, who was to receive the usual capitation allowance, and assist me in my office. I appointed Mr. Andrews to act in that capacity in August, 1872. 6—D. 1.