True, the toleration of this imperium in imperio is a derogation of its functions by the Government of New Zealand; but it is better to accord exceptional treatment to this tribe than to create a " native difficulty" by needless precipitancy of action. In other words a community that has

proved itself so worthy of self-govern ing powers ought not to be lightly in terfered with, and we feel assured that Lord Onslow's visit does not portend any radical change of policy on the part of the Native Department towards these primitive people.
