ensued and during the quarrel, Aperona used these or like words "You know W. Kingi that you have not been fighting to revenge the death of Katatori for you know that you and I were in league to kill him if Ihaia had not done so --- Aperona saved the men --- This news I had from Stockman who obtained it from a son of Aperona's and others who were present at the meeting --- I understand that this disclosure has caused much suspicion to be shewn by the other Natives; as they know not who may be the next victim of his treachery. I have not been able to obtain further information respecting the taking out of the Mail bag and opening of letters directed to Ihaia by W. Kingi. The change in the