taking pride in it and then a silly order like that is given which, would if carried out have disgusted all parties. Moreover St. John is not the kind of man to send where Road works, require carefuly watching from native complications. I have got St. John off now to report on Ngatiporou Roads and Gisborne to Wairoa by Te Reinga when that is done you must arrange for his going somewhere else not to Taupo. I congratulate you on settling Manawatu question it is a difficult and mischievous question got rid of and does you credit. Also Vogels new mail contract is a very creditable arrangement. He has done more than people expected and will receive great credit for it and deserves it. I have