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No. 107. Sir, — Eastern Pacific, Rarotonga, 19th November, 1903. With reference to your letter No. 132, of the 30th October, I would suggest that the in. stud-link cable-chain be used in every case, and all estimates based on that fact; also that the cost of cable, anchor, and buoy be ascertained, in order that I may be enabled to place the necessary sum on next year's estimates for the Aitutaki moorings. I think we must be content with one thing at a time, and as the anchorage at Aitutaki is the worst, it will be well to attend to it first, and, as we must necessarily build officers' quarters and small Courthouse at Mangaia, there will be no money available for the moorings at Rarotonga. I have, &c, The Hon. C. H. Mills, Minister for the Islands. W. E. Gudgeon.

No. 99.

No. 108. Cook and other Islands Administration, Wellington, Sir,— 20th November, 1903. With reference to the formation of boat-passages through the reefs at Atiu and Mangaia, about which I wrote you recently, I now beg to enclose a copy of a letter, dated the 30th October, from Admiral Fanshawe to His Excellency the Governor, intimating his intention of having the work done next year. I have, &c, The Resident Commissioner, Rarotonga. C. H. Mills.

No. 100,

Enclosure. My Lord,— " Royal Arthur," at Melbourne, 30th October, 1903. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's letter No. 588/1903, of the 10th instant, with reference to the making of boat-passages through the reefs at Mangaia and Atiu Islands, dependencies of New Zealand, and to inform Your Excellency that I propose, if possible, to cause this work to be carried out nest year by one of the two ships attached to the New Zealand Division of the station, and also the boat-passage at Savage Island referred to in your letter No. 500 of the Ist September last. I have, &c, Arthur D. Fanshawe, Vice-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief. His Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Ranfurly, G.C.M.G., &c, Governor of New Zealand.

No. 109. Cook and other Islands Administration, Wellington, Sir,— 20th November, 1903. With reference to the formation of a boat-passage at Tuapa, about which I wrote you lately, I now beg to enclose a copy of a letter written by Admiral Fanshawe to His Excellency the Governor, in which he intimates his intention of having the work carried out next year. I have, &c, C. F. Maxwell, Esq., Resident Agent, Nine. C. H. Mills.

No. 86.

Enclosure. [See No. 108.]

No. 110. [Translation.] g IR Mangaia, Cook Islands, 20th November, 1903. Salutations to you. You are one of those appointed to deal with certain Government rr-atters. On the day of your arrival at Mangaia with the people who are subordinate to you, Miringatangi listened to your excellent words when we met in my house of law. May you have affection for all men under you. It is I, Miringatangi, and Daniel. O, Sir ! I am a true Briton. A question : What is this ? The child shall cry when it seeks its parent. Finished. From your friend, To the Minister of Customs and Trade, Miringatangi.