3

8.—4

1874, "to authorize the raising of Money for Immigration and Construction of Public Works," I am directed by the Earl of Carnarvon to transmit to you a copy of a despatch which is about to be sent to the Governor of New Zealand on the subject. I have, &c, Sir J. Vogel, K.C.M.G. W. N. Malcolm.

Enclosure in No. 4. The Eabl of Cabnaevon to the Maequis of Nobmanby. My Loed, — Downing Street, November, 1875. With reference to my despatches Nos. 42 and 43 of the 23rd of June and 3rd of July respectively, I have the honor to inform you that, after further consideration of the subject, the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury have decided not to press further the objections raised in their letter of the 26th of May to the Act of the New Zealand Legislature, No. 25 of 1874, " to authorize the raising of Money for Immigration and Construction of Public Works." Their Lordships desire, however, to be furnished with a report of the Auditor-General of New Zealand, in continuation of that supplied to Her Majesty's Government at the time of the preparation of the Bill which afterwards became 35 Viet. cap. 15. Proof was then afforded of an expenditure of £800,000, but the Imperial guarantee has been given to a sum of £1,000,000. Proof, therefore, is wanting for the sum of £200,000. Their Lordships are perfectly satisfied that the money has been spent, but they are bound to have the documents proving the spending of the money on record in their department, so that they can produce them in support of their action in the matter of the Imperial guarantee, in the event of any question arising in Parliament in reference thereto. I have, &c, Governor the Most Hon. the Marquis of Normanby, K. CM. G. Cabnaeyoit.

No. 5. Sir J. Vogel to Lord Caenaevon. 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, "Westminster, S.W., My Lobd, — " 22nd November, 1875. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from Mr. Malcolm, dated November 13th, enclosing, by direction of your Lordship, copy of a despatch addressed to His Excellency the, Marquis of Normanby, in continuation of correspondence respecting the Act of the New Zealand Legislature, No. 25 of 1874, and to thank your Lordship for the same. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. Julius Vogel.

No. 6. Ceetificate of the Atjditoe-Geseeal. I ceetify that the expenditure of the General Government of New Zealand, on immigration, roads, and communications, during the years 1872, 1873, and 1874, was as follows:—■ During the year 1872 ... ... £617,907 15s. Id. 1873 ... ... £1,199,510 4s. 2d. 1874 ... ... £2,165,249 os. sd. Chables Knight, 28th January, 1876. Auditor-General. By Authority: Geobse Didsbuey, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB76. Price 3d.]