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Enclosure 3. Sir William Jebvois to the Acting High Commissioner for the Western Pacific. Sib, — Government House, Wellington, New Zealand, 27th February, 1884. I have the honour to transmit herewith a copy of a memorandum from Major Atkinson, the Premier of this colony, forwarding papers relating to the proceedings of the master of an Aucklandowned schooner, the " Kate McGregor." As you will perceive from the papers, the acts which are alleged to have been committed are highly reprehensible; but there appears to be some difficulty as to the manner (if any) in which the offender can be brought to justice. I have forwarded a copy of the papers to the Commodore of the Australian Station, suggesting that, should he think it advisable, he should cause such watch as is possible to be kept upon the " Agnes Donald," with a view of preventing a repetition of proceedings like those which are reported to have taken place. Should you decide on taking proceedings under the Western Pacific Orders in Council I shall of course be happy to render any assistance that may be in my power. I have, &c. The Hon. J. B. Thurston, Esq. C.M.G. Wm. F. Dkummond Jervois. Acting High Commissioner for the Western Pacific, &c.

No. 23. His Excellency the Governor to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. (No. 18.) My Lord, — Government House, Auckland, 26th March, 1884. I have the honour to state that on the 24th instant I received the following telegram from your Lordship :— "'Loch Fyne' lost —search Enderby Islands strongly urged. Despatches " sent." 2. I have this day transmitted the following telegram in answer:— " Searched Campbell, Auckland, Enderby Islands, December; every harbour " Auckland Islands, January. No traces ' Loch Fyne.' " I have, &c. Wm. F. DEUMMOND JEEVOIS. The Eight Hon. the Earl of Derby.

See A.-2, Nos. 38 and 34.

No. 24. His Excellency the Goveenob to the Seceetart of State for the Colonies. (No. 21.) My Loed, — Government House, Auckland, Ist April, 1884. I have the honour to state that on the 31st ultimo I transmitted the following telegram to your Lordship :— " I beg your Lordship will convey to the Queen an expression of the deep " sympathy felt by myself, my Ministers, and the people of New Zealand in Her " Majesty's severe affliction." I have, &c. Wm. F. DEUMMOND JEKVOIS. The Eight Hon. the Earl of Derby.

Sen A-2, Nos. 36 and 37.

No. 25. His Excellency the Governor to the Secbetaey of State for the Colonies (No. 22.) My Loed, — Government House, Auckland, Ist April, 1884. I have the honour to report that on the 12th March I left Wellington by the Government steamer "Hinemoa," and visited Kawhia, Hokianga, Whangaroa, the Bay of Islands, and Tauranga, whence I went through the Hot Lake District, and reached Auckland yesterday.