has offered to come south and help Mahau to hold Mahoetahi - but the Governor has said ''not yet''. The Ngatimaniapoto would if Nikorima moved to Waitara occupy Nikorima's Place and it seems unwise to encourage any concentration of Natives at present. The Taranaki people are divided - Some wish to be neutral some wish to join W.Kingi. Probably all sympathize with him. Turton has started for Wellington 3/8 In haste, Yours truly, C. W. RICHMOND