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Schedule. Statement of Expenditure for Nine Months ending 31st March, 1902.

A. R, Millee, Treasurer Audited and found correct. —B. Blame, Auditor. 25th May, 1902.

No. 8. Sir,— Premier's Office, Wellington, 28th May, 1902. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter (No. 21), of the 21st April, informing me of the election of a local Council for Palmerston Island. I have, &c, J. G. Wakd, The Resident Commissioner, Rarotonga. Acting-Premier.

No. 9. Sib, — Premier's Office, Wellington, 28th May, 1902. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter (No. 28), of the 21st April, in which you state you have directed Mr. Maxwell, at Niue, to correspond direct with me. In reply I have to state that it is to be regretted communication with Niue is so uncertain, still, it is impossible you should delegate your functions to that officer, although he has your confidence. Moreover, as regards local Ordinances, it is provided by section 8 of the Cook and other Islands Government Act that they shall be transmitted by yourself. You will, therefore, be good enough to revoke your authority to Mr. Maxwell and inform him accordingly. I have, &c, J. G. Waed, The Resident Commissioner, Rarotonga. Acting-Premier.

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