talk about. He has not furnished his report. I almost dread the infliction. Office work is pretty close up - there are some things that I don't like even to take before Pollen. I shall be glad when you come back for reasons which I will state. Dr. Pollen and I get on well together. He is putting the Provincial Govt. of Wellington through their pacings - they find him pretty tough and obstinate at times. With regard to an acting Chief Judge for Native Lands Court - after calmly looking at the matter I think it will be necessary to appoint an outsider. I do not think old Mr. Maning will do. He has no administrative ability - then if you appoint anyone of the other Judges he may set up his back. We want a good man acquainted with law. Who to suggest I don't know. I must close this. Very faithfully yours, Hy. T. Clarke.