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(2.) The length of time he was in New Zealand before the day in 
question. 
(8. What has also been published respecting Cook's taking possession 
of New Zealand by a fellow-voyager and witness of the transaction. 
(4.) What may possibly have been the real meaning of the paragraph 
quoted. 
( First.) Cook's usual custom in taking possession of any newly-dis- 
covered country. 
This is clearly shown, I think, from what took place but a few months 
before, namely, on the 20th July. He says :—‘‘ We now made sail from 
the island of Huaheine for the island of Ulietea, distant seven or eight 
leagues, and when the day broke the next morning we stood in for the 
shore, and anchored in twenty-two fathoms. * * * We determined to . 
go on shore without delay. * * * * I landed in company with Mr. 
Banks, Dr. Solander, and the other gentlemen, Tupia being also of the 
party. He introduced us (to the natives) by repeating the ceremonies 
which he had performed at Huaheine, after which I hoisted an English jack 
and took possession of this and of the three neighbouring islands, Huaheine, 
Otaha, and Bolabola, which were all in sight, in the name of His Britannic 
Majesty." Coole remained here at anchor, ‘‘ trading with the natives and 
examining the products and curiosities of the country," four or five days. 
(Second). The length of time he was in New Zealand before the day in 
question (November 15th). 
Cook, as is well known, first saw New Zealand on the 6th of October, 
and landed on its shores on the evening of Sunday, the 8th, on which 
occasion a Maori was unfortunately killed. On the next morning Cook 
landed again in three boats with a large party, and spent some time on 
shore, when, unhappily, several Maoris were killed, as well as some others 
on the sea when returning to the ship. And on the following day Cook 
and others with him again landed, and spent some time on shore shooting 
ducks and collecting plants. After this Cook sailed southwards, coasting 
close in shore, round Table Cape, Portland Island, Long Point, Wairoa, 
Tangoio, Ahuriri, and Cape Kidnappers, but did not land, although (as he 
says) they were about to do so (near our Petane). After another unhappy 
affair near Cape Kidnappers, Cook sailed south as far as Cape Turnagain, 
and then returning north anchored on the 20th in a small bay north of 
Tolago Bay (probably Anaura), where they first watered in New Zealand. 
In the evening of this day Cook being pleased with the people again 
went on shore, and remained here and at the adjoining bay of Tolago (to 
which he had removed on the 22nd) until the 80th, when he sailed to the 
north. During nearly the whole of this time Cook and his companions 
