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The Hon. the Peemiee to the Agent-Geneeal. (Telegram.) Wellington, 15th August, 1879. Immigeation.—Except where passages already arranged, male adults must hereafter pay advance five pounds. Women—conditions unaltered. Wire number likely to accept these terms during financial year. Farmers : Government permit you to arrange Shipping Company passages, but refuse pecuniary assistance; decline any responsibility towards Company or emigrants. Vogel, London. Geey.

The Agent-Geneeal to the Hon. the Peemiee. (Telegram.) London, 19th August, 1879. Meaning message uncertain. Are males to pay five pounds and women free ? Are children and nominated free ? What class males do you require ? Does last part telegram refer to farmers' special ships ? —Reply. Three hundred and fifty nominated coming forward monthly. Proportion female servants small. April to August 4,000 emigrants despatched ; 500 waiting September shipment. The Premier, New Zealand. Vogel.

The Hon. the Peemiee to the Agent-Geneeal. (Telegram.] "Wellington, 26th August, 1879. Immigeation.—Payment five pounds required here or London all males, including nominated. Women and children free, subject existing limitations. Instructions sent by last mail. Wait them. Farmers — yes, special ships. Vogel, London. Geey.

By Authority : Geobgb Didsbuby, Government Printer, Wellington. —1879. Price, 3d.]