of the "returned rebels" caused much discussion Tana did not wish to hold the land under Crown grant - but that it should be handed over in a Black. This matter was warmly discussed but Tana had to yield the matter as the voice of the majority was against him. The truth is he would perhaps as a professed supporter of the King party hardly like to hold land under the Crown. This I gather from his remarks. I am very sorry to see how the Ngatihaua have gone down