we get rid of him he must take his chance of Featherstone employing him when he gets home. Sheehan Prov. Treas. will probably get in in Farnalls place and is said to be favourable to us. John Williamson and others are pressing for something to be done for them but I have not time to tell you more. Kelly of Taranaki was written that Titokowaru and people are returning to the Coast. McLean ought to hear of this as soon as possible and take such steps as he thinks necessary. What about the survey of the Waitara Railway. W. Blackett wrote some time ago that you were trying to arrange to send an Engineer there - let me hear by first opportunity what you have done - if you have not taken any step let me know and I will endeavour to get Carruthers to arrange. Gillies asked me to write you that he wishes Gold Mining Act to be brought