gentleman at the head of the Government that he held pronounced views on the finances of the colony, and was informed that he and those who were with him wanted only what was right; he felt sure he did as to the measure before the couutry, and then let them join issue if they liked and oppose the Ministry. They should accept the position and go on with the business before the country. The men who were strongest in opposition to these Liberal measures were such as repre sented minorities— eleven of them only represented some 2,186 constituents, whilst two members who supported this policy represented quite as many as these eleven representatives. He con sidered the House had been reckless in dealing with the policy of Public Works, and they should look the matter fairly in the face. If it should happen that they could not get the live million loan they would find themselves in au awkward predi cament, and he cast the blame of such a situation upon the members of the Opposi tion. He next referred to the question of Native Lands, and expressed himself satis fied with the policy enunciated by the Hon. Native Miuister recently in Auckland. He considered that the natives should be placed in a position whereby they would be able to lookup to the Government with confidence. A man who could afford to buy large tracts of native lands could afford to fee agents, whilst the poorer people could not, and should look to a Government for assistance iv such a matter as the pur chase of lands. He would refer to the recent native disturbances. The Bay of Islands shooting was a mere family quarrel, with which the Go'/ernment had nothing to do, and could not be blamed. As to the Thames affair, they were not to blame for that either. The matter arose through a purchase, and had no political significance. The natives were quarrelling amongst themselves, and the person who was shot was mistaken for a Maori, as he was very dark. He thought the Govercment acted very rightly in referring the matter to the House before doing anything. 