Clyde February 26th. 1869 Sir, I forwarded you a copy of the statement made by the returned Hau Hau, Wi Tamararo. I have now the honor to report generally on the position of Native affairs. It is, by this, a pretty well ascertained fact that Te Waru, with the bulk of his own people, have made good their retreat to their old position at Waikare Moana; also that Te Kooti occupies a safe post somewhere in the Watershed Ranges dividing the rivers of the Bay of Plenty from those of the East Coast. The Process of the disintegration of the large force formerly with him, has probably come to an end; those remaining still with him, being his old companions. Refugees from Ngatapa and the pursuit of the Friendly Natives will come in from time to time, and be pointed out to the Officers of the Government; according to the disposition of the particular hapus into whose hands they fall; some of whom will be said to conceal, others to hand over, offenders to Justice. So little, however, do I regard these troubles as approaching a final termination, that I believe, were the Government prepared to condene the crimes of these people, and offer a well assured promise of Pardon, on the sole condition of rendering their arms, and throwing open their district to Europeans; I do not believe they would accept it. The seattered Hapus will again gradually collect;