killed, -- let it be by the Pakoha.'' said the sword was in his hand. His hand was strong. He was a servant of the Government. He would not lower his sword, or put it into the sheath. If required, he would use his sword. He did not agree with the words of Heremia. spoke, and said the sword might be used against Te Kooti. What he meant was that the sword should not be used in any way by any of the natives against the Maoris of Rangitikei and this Coast. He wished the Maoris to combine; and that there be no Maoris attacking Maoris in Rangitikei. He would remind them of what Hunia had said, -- how that the Pakeha had sworn at the Maoris, and had used had words. Let the Maoris be as one. said that the words of Heremai were good. Let the Maoris be one. He then sang several songs, and words of a ''haka'', in which all Ngatiraukawa joined. He then addressed me, and said, -- Te Waari, (Mr. Ward), do not think I wish to oppose the Government in anything. It is not so. You have heard what these Ngatiapas have said. Don't mind all they say. They have lately been receiving money from the Government. I do not, -- yet am a Government man, I am loyal, You may tell Mr. Fox so. My words are good and peaceable'', addressing the