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The Agent-General to the Colonial Treasurer. Treasurer, New Zealand. London, 15th March, 1886. Delegates : Am not yet position report any definite agreement, but possibly telegraph particulars information necessary to enable the Government to decide to-morrow. The Agent-General to the Colonial Treasurer. Treasurer, New Zealand. London, 17th March, 1886. Scott's negotiations have been with Salt, deputy-chairman Lloyd's, Barnett's, and Hoare, director same bank. Have seen Salt, who says that when knows whether concessions granted will decide whether take up contract. The Colonial Treasurer to the Agent-General. Agent-General, London. (Eeceived 18th March, 1886.) See Scott's cablegram. As well as Government understand the concessions asked they see no objection to them. They desire leave settlement matter with you ;if you approve concessions and syndicate, got matter arranged quickly as possible. Wellington, 18th. The Agent-General to the Colonial Treasurer. Treasurer, New Zealand. London, 19th March, LBB6. Eailway : Bringing matters definite issue. Hope telegraph particulars quickly. The Agent-General to the Colonial Tbeasueeb. Treasurer, New Zealand. London, 20th March, 1886. Eailway Conference to-day explained what I think necessary. Prospects good. Company adequate names capital, but please keep strictly confidential at present.

XXIX.—The Agent-General to the Colonial Treasurer. Treasurer, New Zealand. (Eeceived 15th May, 1886.) Eailway. Company's seal affixed. £5,000 paid. Eate of interest never defined : please instruct. London, 14th.

XXX.—The Colonial Tbeasurer to the Agent-General. Agent-General, London. Wellington, 15th May, 1886 Eailway. Thanks your able exertions. Eate of interest on £5,000 : suggest 4 per cent. I Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, nil; Printing (1,350 copies), £2 6s.]

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