From John Johnston, Farmer. Kaihiku.

In reply to note re Railway Management.

1st. I think it is far better that our Railway Management be kept free from any political influence whatever.

2nd. That any attempt in the coming session to do away with the management by Commissioners should be resisted.

3rd. That the style of management could be greatly improved in giving increased facilities to the settlers along the Railway Line.

The morning train from Clinton has ceased to take any stock on Wednesday to Burnside. Now the goods train which tarries the fat stock on the Tuesday leaves Gore about 11 o'clock passes here between 2and 3 o'clock, and at Clarksville is shunted on to Lawrence line to allow the 4.20 to Clinton to pass. Now think of the long time on the way and the knocking about on the long train when shunting. I am sure they could find a better way of doing than at present.