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But if an Ariki or a Paoa break the law, or if the case to be heard should be considered in any other way of sufficient importance, the Government may require all the Judges to sit together for its decision. 10. The Government may reduce or remit fines imposed by Judges, or may pardon offenders sentenced by them; but the Government must report all such action as soon as possible to the Council. 11. The Government may at any time call a special meeting of the Council, giving at least two days' notice thereof. 12. The Government shall keep a record of its meetings, and of the work done thereat. 13. The Judges shall hear all cases with open doors, and keep a record of such cases, and of the judgments given by them thereon. 14. The Council and the Government have nothing to do with the religion of any one sitting in the Council, or being a Judge, or member of the Government, or employed by them in any way. That is a matter for God to judge and not for man. If a man be a member of the Church it is well. If he be not a church-member he shall not for that reason be hurt nor lose his office. If he does wrong he must be judged openly by the Government, and the Government must give to him in writing the reason why his office is taken from him. 15. When a charge against any person is to be heard by a Judge, that person must be summoned to attend and speak in his own defence. If he does not attend the Judge must satisfy himself that the person has been properly summoned, and he can then give judgment in the case. 16. When laws are made by the Council they must be posted in some places appointed by the Government in Oneroa, in Tamarua, and in Ivirua, so that all people may know that the law has been made. Approved, to go into operation forthwith. 18th August, 1891. Frederick J. Moss, British Eesident.

Enclosure No. 3. E Ture ci akatupu Au no nga Oire. (No. 2, 1891; 17th August, 1891.) Kia tika i te Uipaanga (Council) o Mangaia c tikai: — 1. Katika tetai Au no nga oire koia a Oneroa Tamarua c Ivirua. 2. Ko te angaanga a te Au c akara i te au arataa o tona au oire, c te akameitaki i nga oire kia manea. 3. Ko te Aukia tokoitu tangata ci rave i roto i te au oire, na te au oire rai c iki i tona uaorai tangata ka noo ratou okotai mataiti, kia pou taua mataiti ra ka tau rai kia iki akaouia taua aronga mua ra me tika ia. 4. Te au oire c akatumu vave i to ratou Au kia oti mai te Uipaanga (Council), ka iki te aronga tangata c raveiai teia angaanga i te ra mua o Sepetema i roto i te au mataiti, me c Sabati taua ra ka iki i tera mai ra. 5. Ka iki te Au i tetai Chairman koia te tangata tuatua c te tata i te au angaanga i raveia. 6. Ka tika i te Au kia akautunga i te tangata akavava ture, tera te utunga, mci te tai dala kite rua ngauru dala. 7. Ka tika i te Au kia raui i ta ratou akari c tetai apinga atu, tei tau ia ratou kia raui, no te mea, ka riro ia ci meitaki no ratou. 8. Na te Akavanui o te au Puna c tuku te utunga ki runga i te tangata akakino c te akavava i te Au o te oire, c akava ra aia kite ngai atea, ma te tata katoa i te au akavaanga i oti iaia.

[Translation.] Law for Electing the Au. (No. 2, 1891; 17th August, 1891.) It is enacted by the Council of Mangaia : — 1. That there shall be an Au for each of the three following districts—namely, Oneroa, Tamarua, and Ivirua. 2. The duty of the Au shall be to see to the roads in its district, and to maintain cleanliness and order therein. 3. The Au shall consist of seven persons chosen by the people of the district, to sit for one year. 4. The first Au shall be formed as soon as possible after the passing of this law ; and all future elections shall take place on the first day of September in each year. If that day be Sunday, the election shall take place on the next day. 5. The Au shall elect a Chairman for the year to preside at its meetings, and to keep a record of what is done thereat. 6. The Ait may impose penalties not exceeding $20 for any breach of its laws. 7. The Au may raid cocoanuts, or other produce, when the object is to save it from being picked out of season, or otherwise injured or destroyed, or when it is necessary for the public good. 8. The Judge of the district is the only person who can inflict fines or punish persons for breaking the laws of the Au. He must sit with open doors, and keep a record of the judgments given by him. Approved, to go into operation forthwith. 18th August, 1891. Frederick J. Moss, British Eesident,