BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
New Plymouth, September 20. The Fariaka meeting has terminated. Over a thousand Natives were present. Te Whiti was the centre of attraction, and was look, d up to almost with adoration by the Natives. He says that the Maoris are the lost tribe of Israel, and exhibited maps and plans showing the supposed route by which the present race originally reached New Zetland. His knowledge of Scripture history, and of late researches in Palestine, is spoken of as astonishing. He said it was no use educating the Maori. Regarding the land, he said each man could sell or keep it as he liked. He spoke of the proposed meeting of the Maori King, the Governor, and Sir D. M'Lean.
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Evening Star, Issue 4234, 21 September 1876, Page 3
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122BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. Evening Star, Issue 4234, 21 September 1876, Page 3
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