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No. 10. (Telegram.) (Beceived 16th May, 1892.) Wellington, dated 16th. " Geneeal" Booth's "action immigration colony not complied with. No land set aside. What being done ? To Deputy, London.

No. 11. (Telegram.) (Despatched 24th May, 1892.) Booth. —The question is still unsettled. The question is whether Africa or New Zealand. Probably emissary goes colony purpose endeavouring to arrange better terms. To Premier, Wellington.

No. 12. The Agent-Geneeal to the Hon. the Peemiek. Westminister Chambers, 13, Victoria Street, London, S.W., 24th May, 1892. Sib, — "General" Booth. I beg leave to transmit copy of your cablegram received on the 16th instant, and copy of my reply thereto despatched this day. I also attach copy of correspondence which has taken place in respect to the matter " General " Booth's representative called here on the 19th instant, and informed me that nothing had been definitely settled as to sending out any of their people to the colonies, as they were hesitating between Africa and New Zealand; but they would probably send a Commissioner to our colony for the purpose of negotiating for better terms, and I drew T up a draft cablegram to that effect with the ■understanding that General Booth would reply in writing to my communication of the 16th instant. On the 21st instant, I received a telegram, copy of which is attached ; and to-day, not having received any letter from General Booth, I decided to send you the information which I had obtained with respect to his intentions. I have, &c, W. B. Peboeval. Approximate Cost of Paper—Preparation, nil; printing (1,100 copies), £3 ss.

Authority: George Didsbuet, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB92.

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