THE ROYAL VISIT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 15 June 1901, Page 4

THE ROYAL VISIT.

Their Highnesses at Rotorua.

[per press association.]

f-r , Rotobua, June 12. The Duke was unporsuaded to appear . in uniform, and to-day proceedings were of an informal character. After visiting the new bath at the sanatorium, which the Duchess named “The Duchess Bath,” the Royal visitors . wore,., driven to the Ohinemutu Pah, where?a groat concourse of natives assembled.!/Two hundred natives, including 50 women, the former brandishing battle axes and the women green branches, gave a war dance, / The women were dressed in snowy hukareres (blouses) and puipnis (native mats) and "wearing blue sashes. The fiien were stripped to the buff with only puipuis on. The spectacle was very striking, though on but a small scale )■compared with to-morrow arrangements,! Major Fox was presented by Carroll to the Duke, and presented the latter with a greenstone battleaxe. Princess Te Rongokahira, representing the Arawag, presented the Duchess with a; greenstone mere. ; ■ The ; Royalties inspected the carved house,.and were then driven to' Whakarewarewa, where they were escorted over the marvellous boiler region. Clark, Government Inspector, started off the Wairoa geyser by throwing down a bag 0- soap. In a few minutes a huge column of boiling water burst out, reaching to a height of TOO feet. It was a wonderful sight.. The double geyser close by was during the visit in full play, and various photographers and artists had everything in favor of excellent pictures. Many thousands of spectators viewed , the many natural wonders of this locality. The party were’then driven to the racecourse, whither all had hurried to witness the dances and listen to the war chants of the Maoris,

This afternoon the Royalties go by steamer to view the warriors .at Tikitcre, returning in the evening by coaches. The Ducal pair rode in front of the mail coach to all the morning demonstrations. The weather was charming, but the roads were deep in mud. Rotobua, June 13. Tins Duke , replied to the address of welcome as follows : To the [ Chief and Tribes of the Isles of Aotcaroa and Waipoanamu.

The warm words of welcome which you have spoken to the Princess and myself have gladdened our hearts from the far ends of the earth over the wide seas. We have been sent by the Great King, our father, to hear and behold in their own beautiful land his children, the Maoris. The Great Queen whom your fathers knew and loved and for whom you mourn with ns with all nations and races under the mana and Majesty of the Empire, has, before she passed to rest, desired us to visit her people across the seas to tell of her gratitude for the aid of their brave young men in the cruel war into which she who ever loved and worked for peace had been driven. Proud and glad was the Groat Queen, also that the sons of her Maori children, eager with love and loyalty, longed to stand side by side with their brethren in the field of battle.

The King, our father, though his cup was full of sorrow in parting with us, his children, but added to his bitterness. He could not endure that her wishes should pass unfulfilled, and I come in his name and on his behalf to declare to you the deep thankfulness of his heart for your loving sympathy in his loss and for the noble and tender words in which you spoke your love and reverence for the memory. The words of the Maoris are true-words ; the words of the generous and chivalrous people who are ready to make good with the hands the promise of the lips, to receive your pledges of loyalty and to learn from me that you have renewed your oath of allegiance and confirmed the act of your fathers, who gave all to Queen Victoria and her successors, will give joy to my father’s heart and will fill him with strength and courage for the great work that lies before him.

The heart of the King is warm to his people in New Zealand. •He rejoices to see them dwell together in peace and friendship and prays that they may continue to be united and to strengthen each other, and work in peace, and that they may also strive for the common good, and in aiding him to keep one and united the many peoples under his sway. .

If our visit helps to that cad we shall be glad to count as naught the sacrifices we have made in order to see your chiefs and you face to face in your beautiful country. Of our brief visit to Maoriland we shall carry with us lasting memories of the loyalty and love and generous kindness of the Maori people. May peace, prosperity and every blessing abide with you and yours for ever.

The Maoris then gave a war chant and dispersed. s

The Arawa tribe was represented by about 1500 persons. Among the noted chiefs present were Major Fox, a leader of the friendlies, old Heuheu of Taupo, the people Tamaikowha of Whakatane, Hon, Ngatai, Tauranga, Hone Heke, and Eene Tani from the Bay of Islands, Tanxalxau, Malxupukau, and Aporo Kumeroa, from Wairarapa; Parata, M.H.R., Otago; Apiranr, Ngatu and Hokamau, East Coast; Topia Turoa, a very ancient personage from Wanganui. Throe Maori bands played the National Anthem as the party alighted at the Grand Hotel, which was splendidly decorated. He was received with cheers, the Maoris chanting songs of welcome.”

After the exuberance of the Natives was with difficulty silenced, the Native Minister mounted the steps and delivered the address of welcome already wired on behalf of the Maoris of New Zealand, to which the Duke replied as stated. Hon Carroll interpreting for the benefit of the assembled Natives, who expressed their appreciation of the sentiments time and again in vigorous guttural “ Ahs.”

No sooner had the Duke concluded than the cheering was renewed, and then

Mr Carroll led the natives in an ancient Sgorei or war song, the chant chosen for the occasion being one used to welcome illustrious guests: —“ Ka mate, ka mate k x ora ka ora tenei te tangata puhuhuru naua ko i tiki raai whakawhiti teia bupane kaupane kaupane whiti to ra.” Nicely translated, this might bo rendered, “ It is death, it is death, it is life, it is life. This is the illustrious man who has caused the sun to shine. Hurrah, t urrah I He has caused the sun to shine,”

The Duke appeared in the dress of a civilian to the great disappointment of the Maoris, who associate the Mana with outward symbols of authority. It is the present intention not to wear uniform during the visit, and it is understood. that great pressure is being brought to bear to induce the duke to alter his determination. Practically there were no illuminations owing to the weather, which, since six o’clock has been soaking. The local post office, however, was a brilliant exception, and a splendid electrical display in colours was made. The arrangements for to-morrow will probably be entirely altered owing to the unfavourable weather prevailing. The telegraph authorities and the local postmaster have done everything to facilitate the work of numerous Press men here. Mr, Meddings, Inspector of Telegraphs, and Mr. Logan having come up to superintend the arrangements. There is however a great crush of work. There is upwards of a hundred police and detectives (icre under Tunbridge, and a large influx of visitors. All hotel accommodation and private houses are crowded.

Rotorua, June 14 The weather was fine with clear sky and warm after the heavy rain all night. The Waotapu trip is abandoned. Their Royalties visited the sanatorium and opened the new baths which are called “ Cornwall."

There was a great assemblage of natives. The party subsequently visited the old Ohinemuri settlement and drove to the Wbakarewarewa geyser and carved house, ': In the afternoon they are to cross the lake in a launch and visit Tikere. Christchurch, June 13.

■ Arrangements are being made for an extensive display of bonfires and beacons in connection with the Royal visit. It is proposed that as the Ophir steams down the Coast, from Wellington to Lyttelton on Friday evening, June 21st, bonfires should be lighted from Cape Campbell to Banks Peninsula/ A large number of settlers along the coast have agreed to co-operate in the idea and others have been written to.

The Mayor has sent away an enquiry as to when the Ophir is likely to be off Cape Campbell, it is probable that the time will be announced, and those in charge of the bonfires at other points will be asked to calculate the time when the Ophir will be opposite. On the evening of the arrival of the Royal Visitors in Christchurch it is proposed to have a long line of bonfires extending from Hoon Bay, south-west of the city of Lyttelton, on to Alcaroa. The settlers are taking up the idea with a good deal of enthusiasm.

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