THE GOVERNOR AND REWI.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1665, 21 June 1879, Page 3

THE GOVERNOR AND REWI.

[Ex Tmhgbaph.] ATCKLAND, June 20. At the first interview between Eewi and the Governor, the latter asked bin if he would not 4 like to visit the South, where the population was greater and industries were on a larger scale. Eewi replied that it would be a nice thing to go, but he would only do so when Europeans and Maoris became united. He also said he was in a delicate position between the Europeans and Maoris. He was anxious to work with Government, bat the Maori King mast be dealt with as a wild or timid animal. A conversation ensued respecting a visit by the Governor to the King country. Eewi said he would be willing to meet the Governor at Tanpo after conferring with his own people. Eewi subsequently wrote the following letter: —“ Auckland, June 19th, 1879.—T0 Governor Eobinson, —Salutations. My first word to you relates to the boundary of the space of grounds to me and my child Tawhiao and our tribes. That line is being decided upon by me and my assemblage of chiefs. Sir G. Grey and John Sheehan—they have the papers of that line. 1 and my Eangitirassays:—‘ Let there be no departure from your words, or let the 1 words which are spoken remain. Agree to Sir G. Grey and Sheehan.’ My word is let no Maoris nor Europeans generally come and make confusion relative to the space within the proposed boondary, so that what we may do or have to say may go smoothly alongfor good without anything interfering, and so that the great things may be arrived at which are contemplated to be done. “ Nqa Ebwi Maniopoto.” It was understood that the Governor would formally reply to-day. The Governor, with Mr Sheehan and suite, and Eewi, started to Waikato to-day by special train. The Governor, after visiting Hamilton, will go to Cambridge to review the cavalry, returning to town on Saturday. Eewi goes to Kihikihi, where he will probably call a meeting with the King to decide on future steps. The Governor and party reached Hamilton at half-past one to-day, and were met by the Mayor and borough councillors, who presented an address, to which his Excellency briefly replied. His Excellency was afterwards driven to Cambridge, where a grand Maori and European demonstration awaited him. About two hundred Natives gave him a loud and enthusiastic Maori welcome as he approached, and the Governor was received by the cheering of upwards of two thousand people of both races. Owing to the crush of excited throngs of Natives it was not easy to get the carriage to its allotted position, and afterwards the noise was almost too great to* hear the speechifying. The Town Board presented an address, which was appropriately acknowledged. The following Maori address was presented and read by Tana te Waharoa, son of the late William Thompson, the king maker: —“Salutations to yon. Welcome, welcome to Waikato. It is a good thing to come and see us. What is there wrong in coming to see one another? We are able to utter onr thoughts and show our love, and discuss the means by which a better state of things can be brought about in our island. For love alone is the cord that can bind the two races and make them one. Come to Waikato, to this part of the island, which has seen evil days, and do you bring good intentions and good words, and thus wash out the memory of past days. Come and be the protection of your people under the shadow of our gracious Queen and her laws. We look forward to the t.me when

others of us will return and place themselves under your administrations. Welcome your Ministers who direct laws- the ich iefs that come with ~you7Tsblhi?nw 1 rsansand Maoris. In conclusion we at* of you frequently to visit the Maori people in tho different parts of tho island, taking with you peace and good will.” Signed by a number of chiefs on behalf of the following tribes—Ngatikaua, Ngatiraukawa, Ngatitohakawe, Ngatihuerangi and Ngatikerangita of The address was interpreted to the Governor by Mr Grace, Native agent. . His Excellency replied. Mr Sheehan interpreting his words as follows —“ Thank yon very much for the welcome you have given me, and for your expressions of goodwill and loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen. I hope I shall be able frequently to visit the Maori people, and sincerely join with you in tho wish that during my stay in New Zealand, peace may be permanently established between both races. [Cheers,] An address by some Hauhaua was to this effect —“ This is a welcome to you from beyond the mountains. Friend, _ salutations. Come and see the King of this island. Come and hoar whether his doings are good or bad. Come and hear whether his doings are right or wrong, whether they are for death or for life. This is all from all the Ngatahaua Hanhaus here at Cambridge.” REWI’S FAREWELL TO AUCKLAND. MERCER, June 20. The following is Eewi’s farewell address;— “ Salutations to tho Europeans of Auckland, Having visited yonr town after an absence of so many years, I was much pleased by the hospitality shown to mo. This is my word to you all. Be careful in assisting the Government and my people in the administration of affairs, and the settlement of onr difficulties will bo the certain result. I wish you to know that the Governor and my party have come thns far on our journey (Mercer) in safety, and I am pleased to come with the Governor through this once isolated country. Wo are now on a tonr to a new line ot railroad, and we have also struck out a new line of policy (meaning a pacific one). Lot us go in future hand in hand together. From your true friend, Rewi Maniopoto.