has been made by the Government, in a spirit of the most cordial co-operation to meet the wishes and views of the New Zealand Company; which could be properly made with a due regard to the rights of the Colonists and Squatters, and to the general welfare of the community at large. But the Government cannot be expected to take any measures for this purpose, which may interfere with their general policy, - may be likely to bring about a collision between the two races, or may inflict upon a large and important section of the community, serious injury or hardship. With reference more particularly to the Wairarapa question, I need hardly recall to Mr. Fox's recollection, that both the New Zealand Company and the Secretary of State, in England, are well aware that serious difficulties and impediments