Mr. H. T. Kemp to the Hon. the Native Minister.

Agreeably with your instructions, careful inquiry has been made into the several outstanding claims on the, Waitoa and Piako Blocks. The result has been that, in order to meet the different claims, to give general satisfaction, and to make the awards fair and reasonable to the Government and to the Natives, the sum of One thousand pounds has been fixed to cover all claims connected there with. Enclosed herewith is the schedule submitted for your approval, as well as a requisition for the amount trequired.