measures but in my humble opinion it should only be done when you are sure you will succeed, and when operations can be carried on at comparatively little cost. If Mr. G. should attempt to force either the telegraph or road through Ohinemuri the consequence would be something terrible - I have my own ideas about Ohinemuri and I believe by forcing our public works from this in that direction the natives will awaken to their true position - There is another matter which has forced itself upon me. How is the Government going to obtain the land necessary to carry out its scheme of immigration