example set by Mr. Whitaker of causing dealings to be entered into with Rebel Natives for the cession of the Poverty Bay oil springs and other places and this too during the time he was Superintendent of Auckland and Agent for the General Government. The recognition of Rebel claims by a person holding such a high position led to similar dealings of the most irregular description involving breaches of faith with the Friendly Natives whose confidence became much weakened by the treatment they experienced after the valuable services rendered by them to the Country, while the assurance of these recently in rebellion became greatly increased.