to be constructed until you see some of Hauhau people. Tana says speaking confidentially to me that directly this road is commenced there will be aggressive action taken by King party, his words were Kei whakahawe koe - The friendly Ngatihaua also mean mischief about the Pae tu land, there was not a word of bounce in all their talk - but quiet determined speaking which means mischief. You will see all the facts in my report which I have forwarded through Mair. Hauhaus also say that the road troubles keep them from coming to any definite understanding with the Government. I am, My dear Yours obediently R. S. Burt Hon.D. McLean C.M.G. Wellington