§ Mr. Hindleywished to know from the right hon. Baronet whether there was any disposition shown by Queen Pomare to be connected with France. And he also wished to be informed what course the Government was prepared to take in case the Queen was not disposed to yield.
§ Sir Robert Peelreplied, that he understood her Majesty had declared that she had signed a certain paper, of which she did not understand the import. There had been some British ships of war at the islands of her Majesty; but whatever course their commanders might have taken, was entirely their own voluntary act, and not under the authority of the Government. He must decline, however, saying, in case the Queen of Tahiti should adopt a certain line of proceeding, what course her Majesty's Government might be disposed to take.