be quite sufficient. The non-commissioned officers could be made up from themselves - The Ngatipikiao could raise one division - the Ngatirenukukopako and Ngatikereru another. The Ngatiwhakane a third, and the Tuhourangi and Rangitihi a fourth, they should be partially drilled so as to bring them under some kind of control - in this manner a good force of 300 fine active men could be raised for active service leaving a sufficient number at home to look after their kaingas. The way in which natives have been raised has been so hurried that no sort of organization could be attempted. I have a great idea too of opening up the country by roads, and as a matter of good policy it has appeared to me that these roads should when practicable taken through centres of native population. The sum of £1000 has been authorized to make the road between Maketu and Taupo - that is to say as far as the money will go. I want to keep the Arawa employed - it will keep them out of much mischief. I have received your official of 22nd Inst. by the ''Wellington'' which called in last night.