bodies against the settlements. No military force that the Colony can expect to obtain will ever be able to protect life in the concealed and treacherous warfare which would be carried on under those circumstances. 29. If peace is made at Waitara, I do not include Taranaki and Ngatiruanui, it will enable your Excellency to have an honorable withdrawal of most of the troops from that District, in order that the other settlements may be placed in a better state of defence during the winter months; but I would respectfully submit for Your Excellencys consideration that a large force is required in the Island untillall the questions at issue between the races are definitely settled.