remained in power I believe war would have been raging before the year was out. There are one or two features amongst the hauhaus, that I have noticed since my visit to Maungatautari which strengthen this belief - They are devoting a good deal of their time in manufacturing Cartridges - and I have also received vague cautions from Tana and others - Tana told me yesterday to ask you not to allow the Road from Hauraki to Wairakeke to be made, as he was sure if that work was commenced just now trouble would arise, as their party were rather agitated