Caucau had expressed sympathy for some of the individuals imprisoned for their involvement in the coup, and had attempted to visit the chief instigator, George Speight at his Nukulau Island prison, later saying that she wanted to pray with him and the prisoners.
Williams held Cakobau, the Vunivalu (Paramount Chief) of Bau and self-proclaimed Tui Viti (King of Fiji) responsible for the looting, and, supported by the United States Navy, demanded US$43,531 in compensation, to cover Williams' losses, valued at US$5000, and claims by other settlers.
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