with Karaitiana about the Bush and I think he is convinced it is his interest to avoid the risk, which deferring the sale would cause. He was quite amazed when I told him we were intending to give a good deal of the land for making the Railway - anyhow he has gone off to Tamaki to see his friends and as the whole thing is in his hands I hope yet we may get it settled - I am very glad you have written for the West Coast Rangitane's to come over especially we want Hoani Meihana both he Huru and Peeti are all eager to sell but Karaitiana does as he likes with them all except Hoani - of whom he is a good deal afraid - In Wellington they are trying to get the Wairarapa end of the Bush through the Native Lands Court but Smith as usual is full of difficulties. I have advised Gisborne to send for Heale who can help them about the Plan which is the main difficulty.