NATIVE INTELLIGENCE.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1647, 31 May 1879, Page 3

NATIVE INTELLIGENCE.

[Press Special Wire.] TB WHITI ADMITS HIS COMPLICITY IN THE OAK DBA PROCEEDINGS. NSW PLYMOUTH, May 30. Mr Parris returned from Parihaka last night. He was received by Te Whiti and 200 followers very courteously. To Whiti denied any intention to injure the Europeans, but he admitted that the ploughing of Courtney’s land was done nnder his orders and ho signified his intention of proceeding with that and other similar workings. Mr Parris told him he was acting foolishly, and would bring trouble on his head. There is no danger on the part of tho Maoris at present, but it is impossible to say how long somo settlers may submit to tho spoliation of their land. Later. The visit of Mr Parris to Parihaka has evidently not re-ulted in favor of peace. Te Whiti is determined to have tho matter out with the Government, and nothing is left for it apparently bat to use strong measures. This affair has entirely suspended all _ business here and at Patea, and a very dull winter is looked forward to. It has quite spo led the prospects of those districts for two years. THE GOVERNOR AND PREMIER VISIT NEW PLYMOUTH. WELLINGTON, May 30. Sir George Grey and the Governor left by tho Hinemoa for New Plymouth at six o’clock tonight. MEETING OE CARLYLE SETTLERS. PATEA, May TO A very largo meeting of Carlyle residents was held last night to discuss native affairs; Mr Sherwood in the chair. The following rcsolut ons were unanimously agreed to :—“ That this meeting is of opinion that, in consequence of the present attitude of the Natives, it is urgently necess -ry that the district should be immediately put iu a state of defen e, and 'hat the Government be at onei requested to forward a sup. ly of arms and ammunition here, to bo issued to settlers when tho occasion requires.” “ That the settlers of this meeting sign their names as being willing to f rm themselves into a corps for the local defence of C iriyle, and request to be armed and drilled at once.” The settlers heie are not at all satisfied with the aspect of affairs. Should an outrage be committed near town, nothing could he done to assist, as very few peop’e possess arms. _ t-imilar meetings to the above arc being held all through the country. KEWI AND HIS ATTENDANTS. AUCKLAND. May 30. Mr Sheehan and party with Rewi arrived at Ngaruawahia this morning en route for Auok--1 Ad. Rewi is accompanied by several Ngatimaniopoto and Ngapuhi chiefs. He was greatly affected at Ngaruawahia, the former capital of Potatiiu, and he shed tears there. The party arrived at two o’clock, and were rceeivtd by a band, and driven through tho town. It is the fist time Rewi has visited the lower Waikato or Auckland since the war. The citizens to the number of over a thousand assembled at the Auckland railway station to meet Rewi and Mr Sheehan. All the local bodies were represented. The train arrived shortly three. Mr Sheehan and Rewi (dressed in European costume) were perceived standing upon the platform of the foremost carriage. On alighting they were cordially received by the Mayor and other public bodies. Mr Sheehan called for three cheers for Rewi, which were given enthusiastically At the invitation of the Mayor three cheers were given for tho Native Minister. His Worship then said he had great pleasure in welcoming that Minister and his distinguished Native friend Rewi to the city, and offered him the congratulations of the cit zens for the result of the negotiations. He trusted Rewi’s visit would be a pleasant one. THE WAIPA SEIZURE. The seizure of the vacated constabulary huts at Waipa, between Cambridge and Rotorua, was by two old Hauhaus, who are now at Cambridge Court. Mr Woon, tho owner of the huts, ordered his men to throw the meddling Natives into the river if they again interfered with the huts. He explained, however, to the Natives that the huts were abandoned. KAITANGATA RELIEF FUND. The Kaitangata relief fund committee held a special meeting in (he City Council chambers yesterday evening. There were pregent—His Worship the Mayor of Christchurch (in the chair), Crs. Gapes, Lezard, Clifford, Wilson, Ayers, and Mr Pratt. The Chairman stated that he had called the meeting for the consideration of a letter which had been received from the secretary of the central fund committee, Mr J. L. Gillies, addressed to tho town clerk, and laid before the Ikst meeting of the City Council. The letter in question had reference to one sent to Mr Gillies by the town clerk, and enclosing a draft of £2O ss, being a lest instalment of the money collected on behalf of the sufferers by .the Kaitangata coal mine explosion. Tho letter, which explains itself, was as follows : Dunedin, May 20th, 1879. Town Clerk, Christchurch. Dear Sir,—Your favor 14th instant received, enclosing draft ss, being additional contributions to Kaitangata Relief Fund, for which accept committee’s thanks. Probably about the 2nd June wo intend to have a general meeting to decide upon scheme of administration of fund, and as it has reached a larger sum than was expected, or will be re quired for the exigencies of the ease, wo shall be glad to receive any suggestions from your quarter. , „ . .... We presume an Act of Parliament will be required to define the trust, so that any surplnmay be applied to any accident of a similar da-is, or that might be termed a public calamity. Being large contributors I should like to have your opinion. . ,

Yonrs truly, John L Gillies, Hon. Sec. The Chairman also stated that when this was read on Tuesday last, a resolut ion was passed that the present meeting should be called to consider it. At this stage a letter was road from Mr V. E. Brings, apologising for his absence, and stating his opinion that the matter under consideration should be left to the central committee, who, being on the spit, were best al ia to deal with it- . , ■, Mr Gap;# referred to a letter winch had appeared in the “Globe,” and also a subleader in the same paper, commenting on the Town Clerk arrogating to himself the position of leader in this matter, by sending out i notices in connection wi h it. Cr. Wilson said he did not care two straws about what, opinions the newspapers expressed or about Mr Briggs’ letter. The committee bad met to deal with this question, and ought to decide upon it in an ind -pendent manner. Cr. Ga Pva explained that the last speaker was under a wrong impression. What he (Cr. Gapes) referred to was a letter appearing ’n the “ Globe” as to the action of the town and not a» to what action the committee should take.

Cp. Wil-on—Your opinion is the opinion of a very small mm, and is unworthy of notice. Or. a-prs here rose and left the room. Or. Wilson moved—<‘ i'p at the Kaitangata relief fund committee in Qhristchurch respectfully suggest as tol' IoWB .—That after amrle provision having been made for the sufferers by the late calamity, it wou id, in the

opinion of this committee, be desirable that whatever surplus moneys may remain should bo invested as a permanent fund, bearing interest, to bo available on any future unfortunate contingency, to bo applied in accordance with the discretion of the central committee.”

The motion was seconded by Cr. Ayers, and carried unanimously. Or. Ayers moved the following as a suggestion—“ That if a trust bo established with a view to provide for special claims in the future, that a committee bo formed in each provincial district or chief town, to whom applications may bo made for help from such funds, it being understood that each provincial district or (own which shall bo entitled to have claims should make an annual effort to augment the same.” Seconded by Mr Pratt, and carried. The committee then adjourned.