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PAPERS RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

No. G9. Memorandum No. 13 for the Agent-General, London. With reference to my Memorandum No. 7, of the Bth July, I forward the enclosed application from His Honor the Superintendent of Canterbury, requesting " that arrangements be made forthwith for the conveyance within the next nine months of at least 300 immigrants direct to Timaru, in shipments of not more than one hundred at one time," and of the classes therein named. The Government have informed His Honor that you would be instructed to give effect to his wishes. Public Works Office, Wellington, sth August, 1871. W. Gisborne.

No. 70. His Honor W. Eolleston to the Hon. W. Gisborne. Sib, — Superintendent's Office, Christchurch, 3rd August, 1871. I have the honor to forward herewith copy of resolutions passed by the Provincial Council, on the subject referred to in your circular letter dated 31st May, 1871. I have, &c, Hon. the Colonial Secretary, "Wellington. W. Kolleston.

Enclosure in No. 70. Resolutions. Provincial Council Chambers, 28th July, 1871. 1. Motion was granted—" That it is expedient, in compliance with the suggestions of Mr. Gisborne, to make reserves of land suitable for agriculture settlement, not exceeding on the aggregate 50,000 acres, along the lines of railway now being constructed, or about to be immediately undertaken." 2. " That it is desirable that no action should be taken to carry into effect the foregoing resolution until after the next Session of this Council, and until a scheme of regulations for the disposal of such lands has been laid before the Council."