I hear from the natives that Hetaraka is not always to be taken as an authority. The Waihi and Ohinemuri natives are in a state of alarm and backed up by Mr. Thorpe (who is leaving no stone unturned) are trying to obtain arms from the Government, but they cannot have them - I know quite well that it would work mischief. Paora Toki and Tahau are at Ohinemuri - they are quiet. Tana either has no control over them or he has thrown them overboard. Bush has gone to Ohineroa to