THE TARANAKI NATIVES.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1292, 19 July 1886, Page 2

THE TARANAKI NATIVES.

Further Disturbances.

Baweea, July 18

The Maoris this morning proceeded to Mr Haatie’s property at Manaia and commenced to build a whare, the number being about 500. Sergeant Anderson aid four constables attempted to prevent them, but were unable to cope with the Natives. The Maoris came from all parts of the coast, and there were present some from Wanganui, Hawora, Waitotara Otakeh >, Parihaba and elsewhere. Many were recognised as Natives who had formorij been in goal. Ngahara and Titokowaru and other local chiefs were somewhat late. The Native Ranglatea, who was leading man at Mokoia at the entry on Lysaght's land, seemed to be a leading man. The trespassers brought drays loaded with provisions, and a large number of horses were turned loosed in Mr Haatie’s padpocks. Tents were pitched in the pacdook, and preparation made by the Maoris for a p olongod stay. At times it. appeared as if a serious die* turbance would be the result and bloodshed was feared ; but several Justices of the Peace who were present counselled moderation. Those Maoris who were asked what they came for said that it was a dispute about land that brought them. It was noted that many NaMvea who were never previously mixed up in such matters were now most active. Among them Ngahina Ngati and other local friendly petty chiefs The Europeans who were mustering strongly made an attempt to impound the native horses and cattle. On the women raising a scream there was great excitement, and several of the elder Nat.ves seized axes which they had brought fur catting the firewood. Th'n;s began to look serious and Sergeant Anderson openly expressed a fear that bloodshed would result. Later on a number of horses were Impounded. This afternoon, the Europeans present outnumbered the Natives, and thirty special constables being sworn in, the ringleaders of the disturbance wer.i arrebed. So far as is known, the names of the Natives taken are Nagahina, 'i itokowaru, Komaka, Tu Rahoe and three others Certainly the leading men in the morning’s disturbance were alt taken. Several expressed a wish that Kerecpa who was present, and whose record is a bad one, should be arrested, but the police were satisfied. The remaining Maoris after being warned left Mr Hustle's property, and the Europeans at once pulled down the whare that had been constructed. It is reported that the Natives propose entering the land a: Oakura and Pungtrahn ; but Inspector Pardy has been instructed to resist it with a firm hand. 'ihe Constabulary in iVellingtoa were under orders to leave for the disturbed district to-night by the Stella, but the order has since been countermanded. Wellington, July 19. The arrest of Te Wliiti may be hourly expected, official instructions having been issued to that effect.