be considerable. As we approached Huirangi we met a messenger on his way to Mahoetahi and soon after came in sight of the 'taua'. His Honor stated that his object in visiting them was to disabuse their minds of any intention on the part of Europeans to interfere in the present quarrel - that he had caused a notice to be issued warning Europeans not to interfere in any way and if any should disregard the warning and get shot no notice whatever would be taken of the circumstance - This explanation was well received and His Honor was told that their sole business was with Ihaia, who they meant to have - if he were removed out of the Province they would be satisfied and hostilities