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1886. NEW ZEALAND.

DESPATCHES FROM THE GOVERNOR OF NEW ZEALAND TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

No. 1. (No. 111.) Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 23rd September, 1885. With reference to my Despatch No. 109, of the 12th instant, and former correspondence concerning affairs at Samoa, I have the honour to transmit herewith a translation of a letter which I have this day received from King Malietoa, who has addressed a similar communication to the Premier, Mr. Stout. 2. I have this day informed you by telegram of the substance of the letter, and requested that instructions might he sent to the Admiral on the matter. I have, &c, Wm. c. deummond jeevois. The Eight Hon. Colonel Stanley, M.P.

A.-IA, 1885, No. 74.

Enclosure. The King of Samoa to Sir William Jeevois. Sir, — Mulinuu, Samoa, lltli August, 1885. With the greatest respect I write this letter to you, and declare to your Excellency that the disturbances which continue to be caused by certain people will give rise to the shedding of the blood of the people of my country. I desire, therefore, to make the origin of this rebellion clearly known. It is truly and really the exciting of Mr. Weber; and they foolishly continue to obey his direction. It is the continued exciting and urging of Mr. Weber, who gives them strength in their defiance up to the present moment. I am therefore greatly troubled, and am afraid lest I shall not be able to restrain myself; for I have restrained myself so far according to the prohibition of the Consul, who told me that I should by no means do anything which may give rise to war. lam quite certain that lam clear of tho reproach of having caused war; but the shedding of blood will be the consequence of the prompting and urging of Mr. Weber, a gentleman who manages a German mercantile establishment here. For this cause Ido again implore your Excellency and the Government of New Zealand for a little help, that we together petition Her Majesty and the Government of Great Britain to send a ship of war to be stationed here. And now we have no peace of mind from our strong desire that our prayer which we have prayed to Her Majesty and her Government may be accepted. Then shall we have health and strength if our desire be granted, and we will greatly thank God if it be so done. I have continued great confidence in your Excellency and the Government of New Zealand. I have, &c, His Excellency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, Malietoa, Governor of New Zealand. King of Samoa.

No. 2. (No. 112.) Sm, — Government House, Wellington, 26th September. 1885. I have the honour to forward herewith and to submit for your favourable consideration a copy of a letter, dated the 15th instant, which I have rec jived from Colonel Rookes, formerly Captain of Her Majesty's 2nd West India Eegiment, I—A. 1.