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I have read with much interest Sir George Arney's report of the judicious measures taken by the New Zealand Government in reference to tbis affair. In connection with this subject I have also to acknowledge Sir George Arney's Despatch No. 41, of the 4th of June, forwarding a Memorandum by Mr. McLean. I have, &c, Governor the Eight Hon. Sir J. Eergusson, Bart. KIMBEELEY.

No. 14. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. the Earl of Kimberley to the Officer Administering the Government of New Zealand. (Circular.) Sir, — Downing Street, 2nd September, 1873. Her Majesty's Government has been informed by the Brussian Government, that in view of the inclination to emigrate spreading largely in some Provinces, excited and nourished principally by foreign agents, it proposes to expel from the country all emigration agents, sub-agents, and other recruitors who are not of German nationality, and from this measure it would not be possible to except emigration agents sent from the British Colonies. I have, &c, The Officer Administering the Government KIMBEELEY. of New Zealand.

No. 15. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. E. G. W. Herbert to the Officer Administering the Government of New Zealand. (No. 58.) Sir, — Downing Street, sth September, 1873. With reference to Lord Kimberley's Circular Despatch of the 2nd instant, I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to transmit to you, for your information, the document enclosed. I have, &c, The Officer Administering the Government E. G. W. HEEBEET. of New Zealand.

Enclosure in No. 15. The Agent-Geueeal to the Hon. E. G-. "W. Heebeet. 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria Street, "Westminster, S.W., Sic,— 3rd September, 1873. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 27th ultimo, acquainting me that Her Majesty's Charge d'Affaires at Berlin has been informed by the Prussian Government that in view of the inclination to emigrate spreading largely in some of the Provinces, it proposes to expel from the country all emigration agents, sub-agents, and other recruiters who are not of German nationality, and that from this measure it would not be possible to except emigration agents sent from the British Colonies. In reply, I beg to state, for Lord Kimberley's information, that all emigration agents employed by mo in that country are Germans, and have taken out the customary license necessary for their protection. I have, &c, The Hon. E. G. W. Herbert, Colonial Office. I. E. Eeatheeston.

No. 16. Copy of DESPATCH from the Eight Hon. the Earl of Kimberley to Governor the Eight Hon. Sir J. Eergusson, Bart. (General.) Sir, — Downing Street, 23rd September, 1873. In reply to your Despatch No. 51, of the 30th June last, I have the