 González presented his royal commission to the governor of Panama, authorizing him to examine the tax records of the colony of Panama and prepare the expedition for exploration of the Pacific coast of Central America.The governor, known as Pedrarias, resented this scrutiny of his taxing authority and encroachment on territory for which he had his own plans.He blocked investigation of the taxes, and inhibited Gonzalez's efforts to obtain seaworthy ships, supplies, and men for the expedition.