TAWHAIO.
[by telegraph.] W*UJHGTOIf,Tt>-d»y. In the House to-day Sir George Grey stated that he had received the following telegram from Tawhaiel am ‘ prepared to send two of my people to Wei* lington, and they will carry: my words and messages with them. WhatAo‘you think of it ? Reply.” Jt'< Sir G. Grey said before replying he wished to ascertain the wishes of the Go* vernment with regard to the matter, as he would not like to do anything to em< , . barrass them in anyway* 1 ■ - ; ! Mr Bryce said he thought itwouldbe • well if these persons came down. It could do no harm and might do> good] At the same same time, he wished l be quite understood in what lijght J Government regarded Tawhaio.'' ■ They- ; { looked on him as a great tribal chief,’and' ' 1 were quite willing to consult.hith email ■ matters relating to .His own tribe, but they could not 'recognise hissoioalled authority as King, npr would they consult him about;matters relating to tribearOveT *. which his only authority ‘Was that? which* he claimed as King.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1020, 13 August 1883, Page 2
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174TAWHAIO. Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1020, 13 August 1883, Page 2
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