His Excellency recd. but poor courtesy from Mr. Russell, Lambert or any one here. I expect he felt your Honour's absence. Fairchild when calling at the Defence Office the other day was asked by Col. Haultain what he wanted, is it a fresh set of sails - oh. no, said Fairchild in his usual tone. I'll wait until the new ministry come in. I'll get more from them than you. He has an awful down upon Col. Whitmore - he accused him (W.) of making his vessel a prostitute for Maori women - particularly Kooti