Ohinemuri to Hikutaia - the projected new line goes along the coast and is a new line as far as Hikutaia - These points are important and ought to be settled first - If Dixon insists upon carrying out his contract let him begin at Ohinemuri - if he can carry it through Ohinemuri without molestation it will be a guarantee that the work will be completed - and it will be a good test and may save the Government great expence. For my own part I have no faith in Dixon, he has not the means - and the natives he relies on will let him through. I have had two or three long consultations with Pollen on the matter and have promised to do my best - in conjunction with any one to ensure success - As you say - the one great object is to get the line through