MAORIS IN LONDON.
RECEIVED BY THE KING.
(By Cable.—Pieos Association.—Copyright.) LONDON, Juno 4. King George received the Maori "King," Te Rata, his chief adviser, Tupu Taingakawa, a descendant of the "kingmaker," Paul, interpreter, and Meta Taraka, at Buckingham Palace. The chiefs wore Maori mats and carries taiahas. His Majesty cordially welcomed them, and recalled his visit to Maoriland, where he had met a great gathering of the Maori people at Rotorua. (Received June sth, 10.25 p.m.) LONDON, June 5. As the chiefs approached tho throne, they cast their robes at the King's feet and knelt to pay homage. Te Rata presented a letter express- j ing the Maoris' loyalty to the Crown. The King and Queen conversed with tho chiefs, and expressed the hope that their visit would bo enjoyable and beneficial. The newspapers announce that it was a puroly ceremonial function, and dictated by no political considerations. The chiefs wero dcoply gratified by his Majesty's cordiality.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14987, 6 June 1914, Page 11
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157MAORIS IN LONDON. Press, Volume L, Issue 14987, 6 June 1914, Page 11
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