HON. A. J. CADMAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XL, Issue 3206, 12 January 1893, Page 2

HON. A. J. CADMAN.

(in - TKLKGUAI'II. —OWN COIUtKSI'ONDKNT.) Auckland, Liist Night, This momiiiß Mr Cadman, tlie Native Minister, was at the Minister's room iti _tliß Government Buildings tiansactin? various business, and at two o'clock lie left for Ooiumandel. The lion. (.'outleman returns here either tu-nwrrow or Saturday, and on Tuesday evening next proposes t > leave by the Waiotahi for Taurjiwa. Frmii that district ho will jmirney to the Urewera country to meet the Urawera's at Witnki in raCeronca fc-> Imvinet amno land surveyed and brought before the Native Land Court. Mr Cadinan also has some land purclinso matters about the King Country to enniiro into,

This morning a dentition, representing the Auckland Special Settlement Association, waited upon Mr Cadinan in iefcr«nue to the requirements of the purchase of suitable land in the Auckland district. The deputation consisted of Major Lusk and Messrs Lawry, M.H.H.. White (Pakuranga), Cotter (llahurangi), Walker (Tikapuna), Dobson (Kuaotnna), Board (Ellerslie), aiid Dunningham (Auckland). The deputation were informed by Mr Cadinan that good progress was being made in the purchase of suitable land,and lie assured the deputation that the Government would imike every exertion to supply their wants, Fuller information as to certain localities was promised in a short time, and tlw deputation retired after receiving the usual information and substantial encouragement. In reference to the collection of lolls from the tourists who vi.iit the R'ltorua district, a native waited on Mr CaHman and stated that a number of tho Maoris in that district were anxious that the Government should inako some definite arrangement about the collection of tho tolls. Mr Cadman replied that, on behalf of the Government, lie was prepaiv.d to make 'arrangements fur collecting the Mlsandto hand the amount over to the Maoris quarterly, on tho fame system as miners' right fees. Chatting with a Star reporter Mi Cadman stated that tho Government had intended locating the State farm for the North Island at Fielding, but they were now purchasing land in the Awarua Block, and no doubt it would result in a portion of that land bomg set apart as a State farm. With reference to the question of Government land purchases, Mr Cadman a-iid they ivere'progressing satisfactorily; The investigation of titles in the King Country was gome on stoadily and the Government were acquiring interests near the Waitomo Caves. Further interests had been acquired in the Taumatamahoe block. Mr Cadinan further stated that now tho Native and Justice Departments were amalgamated, Mr Hwlden would act as undersecretary for both departments. The amalgamation meant a reduction of £570 for the coining year or a reduction in the Native Department of an expedituro of >ver £llOO per annum .since the present Mimstiy went inti office.