who have declared their intention of going into the Taupo country. I remained at Runanga one day, the 16th. in order to be present at a Meeting of Wirihana and Paul Hapi, to discuss the advisability of Wirihana's going to the Uriweras, to prevent their going to Taupo. Wirihana did not come to Runanga, which Paul said augured bedly for the peace of the district; as it was known a letter had passed up the previous day from the Uriweras to Wirihana. Paul is very anxious to return the Government arms he has at present, and to have rifles served out instead. He expressed contempt for the Hau Haus; and said if they came in numbers would all help him. He also told me the only men he could rely on were his oww, 41 in number. Poihipi, Hohepa Tawamutu, Ihakara, Rewiti te Kume, and their men, - those who had taken the Oath of Allegiance since the last fighting, were not te be depended on; and if the Hau Haus met with any suecess, a great number of waverers would join thm. Wirihana has seen heard to say recently that if the Pakehas attempted to make