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Hon. Native Minister, Wellington. Hawera, 7th October, 1878. Hiroki was seen by search-party yesterday, across bush clearing at back of Mawhitiwhiti. Search-party fired three shots at him, but missed him. They are following his tracks. Another party has gone on by Otakehu to intercept him, if possible. I telegraphed to Officer in Charge A.C., Opunake, asking him to keep strict watch in that district. Te Whiti has sent word that, if Hiroki comes to Parihaka, he will send word to Government. Hiroki cannot have got to Parihaka by any possibility. Telegraphed this information to Major Brown this morning. P. G. Wilson, Captain, N.Z.M.

Captain Wilson, Hawera. Wellington, 7th October, 1878. Have been told by Natives here that Hiroki has got to Parihaka. Do not know source of their information, but will make inquiry, and let you know. John Sheehan.

Major Brown, C.C. Hawera, Bth October, 1878. Received telegram from Major Tuke last evening to say that Wallace, of Armed Constabulary, had returned from Parihaka, and reports that Te Whiti says if Hiroki takes refuge there he will send word to Government. I sent Te Whiii's brother to Parihaka some days ago to remain and report if Hiroki took refuge there. Hon. Native Minister telegraphod hist evening to know if Hiroki was at Parihaka. I replied to telegram. P. G. AVilson, Captain, N.Z.M.

Hon. Mr. Sheehan. 9th October, 1878. Major Tuke's messenger, Wallis, brought word that Te AVhiti said he would let Government know directly should Hiroki get to Parihaka, and that then an officer of Government could go and talk to him (Te Whiti) about the matter. It is from conversation with Hone Pihama that lam led to believe that it would be advisable for some officer to see Te Whiti. W. AVilliams.

Hon. Mr. Sheehan. 9th October, 1878. No word has yet come from as he promised. Hone Pihama is doubtful as to what course Te AVhiti will pursue. My reason for thinking that Te Whiti would give up Hiroki is that he told Wallis that he did not want Hiroki. AV. Williams.

Hon. J. SiiEEnAN, AVellington. Opunake, lOih October, 1878. Saw Titokowaru on plains. Told me not to carry any message to Parihaka. Replied that as he gave no reason I would go. Will report on my return to-morrow from Parihaka, if you keep here open. C. Brown, C.C.

Hon. Native Minister, AVellington. Opunake, 10th October, 1878. I think the plan suggested by you, relative to the AVaitotara Natives going to demand Hiroki from Te AVhiti, a very good one, and the most likely to succeed, as it would help them iu washing off the blood of murder, llone has not yet arrived from Oeo, but lam expecting him every minute. AV. Williams.

Hon. Native Minister, Wellington. Opunake, 10th October, 1878. Hone Pihama thinks the plan proposed the very best, as it will enable the Ngarauru to remove the pouri and the toto kohuru. AV. AVilliams.

Hon. Native Mtntstfr, Wellington. Opunake, 9th October, 1878. llone Pihnma has gone home to Oeo, but I will try and get him up iu the morning. Major Stapp is here at Bartlett's. W. Williams.

W. Williams, Esq., Opunake. Wellington, 10th October, 1878. Will you tell Hone Pihama that the Hon. the Native Minister has decided on the course approved by him, that a deputation of Ngarauru Natives had better go to Parihaka, and demand Hiroki? Mihaka Eeierangi has been telegraphed to, to that effect. You had better go and fetch them, to make sure. Please reply to Hon. Native Minister. T. W. Lewis.

Hon. Native Minister, AVellington. Opunake, 10th October, 1878. Kaparauga has just arrived from Parihaka, and says that Hiroki is not there, and that, if he was, he would not be concealed but be given up. Hone says this information is reliable. W. Williams.

[Tbanslation] Mr. Sheehan. Waitotara, 11th October, 1878. It was on this day that I saw your telegram, whereupon I called all the people together and the meeting opened at four o'clock. Aperaliama Tainaiparea said, " Here, the telegram from Mr. Sheehan is satisfactory. Hearken, all the tribe: lam the one to go." I have thus carried out what you said about sending some one to search for Iliroki at Parihaka: ten people are to go under Aperahatna Tamaiparea; the day they are to start is Monday the fourteenth. Mihaka Eekekangi.

Hon. Native Minister, AVellington. Opunake, 12th October, 1878. Just returned from tracking Hiroki; found his kit and bag of bullets, one cheque-book and shot, and six figs of tobacco, nipple-wrenches, portion of Testament; but he had no food wilh him: was evidently making for Parihaka. Hone and Katene think that he will pass through here on Monday, and want to know if they have your permission to take him by force, as they think he will come with a large number of sympathizers; but Hone and Katene say they will have him if you