[16] Dr. Marshall, surgeon of H.M.S. _Alligator_, mentions that during his visit to the district he had become interested in a chief named Hau, who, prior to the voting, asked the Doctor for his opinion, on the designs. The Doctor favoured the one ultimately chosen, and Hau "having discovered how my taste lay, paid me the compliment of adopting it, and canvassed others for their votes also." This influence in all probability decided the election. After cession of sovereignty to the Queen in 1840 this flag was of course superseded by the Union Jack as a National ensign. It was then adopted by the Shaw Savill & Albion Shipping Company, and is now flown by them as their house flag. [17] _Kororirori_ was a mixture of flour and water, sweetened with sugar, of which the natives had become very fond. While the feast was in progress word came that Pomare had arrived at the Bay at the head of a large armed party. Mr. Williams was sent to enquire why he had brought arms to a peaceable gathering? He replied, "It is New Zealand custom," and then added, "The _Rangatira_ from the warships have their swords, and we ought not for shame to be without our guns," an observation which left little room for an effective rejoinder. Pomare, who was a great stickler for etiquette, was offended because he thought he had not been properly invited, and took this method of showing his displeasure. He was however soon placated by the Missionary. [18] _Vide_ his despatch of November 21, 1834. [19] The Baron has been described as a crotchety enthusiast rather than a knavish schemer. [20] Nēne gave him 5000 acres, which was subsequently reduced by quarrels and quibbles to 1000 acres. [21] Sir George Gipps, Governor of New South Wales, in succession to Sir Richard Bourke, in a despatch dated August 1840, speaks of the Declaration, as entirely a measure of Mr. Busby's concoction, and designates it "a silly as well as an unauthorised act--a paper pellet fired off at the Baron de Thierry." [22] The chiefs who signed this document were thoroughly representative of the tribes residing between the North Cape and the latitude of the River Thames. [23] Dr. Jameson concludes his unalluring picture, by the statement: "It is to the Missionary labour only that we can justly attribute the abolition of infanticide, polygamy, and the atrocities of native warfare which have disappeared before the dawn of Christianity." [24] This claim is still the subject of negotiation between the British and United States Governments. [25] Probably the Wentworth Purchase. [26] The deed confirming this transaction is now in the Hocken Collection at Dunedin.