a year ago. Nor can I concur in the propriety of the Government referring the payment of such a debt as a doubtful matter to a tribunal of its own creation, constituting itself in fact a judge in its own cause, in a matter where there ought to be no dispute. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient servant (Signed) William Fox. Principal Agent, N.Z. Co. To:- The Honble, The Colonial Secretary.