and cripple my usefulness. I admit that it is essential that the Government should have a check on what I write, but surely the approval of the Nat.Minister, during your absence, is sufficient without my being exposed to Mr.Smith's petty spirit of spleen. If, however, it is to be so, then I must submit; but of this I am sure, , for while I shall still continue my efforts for its success I shall be subject to continual annoyance and interference. Mr. Smith looks on the