THE PARIHAKA MEETING.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1689, 19 July 1879, Page 3

THE PARIHAKA MEETING.

NEW PLYMOUTH, July 18.

Tho Parihak* meeting took place on Thursday. 500 Maoris and two Europeans were present. Te Whiti said the ploughing wa3 at ah end, as his object had been gained He had ploughed the Government mana, and the Government had ploughed his mana. He was glad his servants wore taken prisoners for his sake. They were like tho martyrs of old—like Peter and the other Apostks—like Christ, who suffered for righteousness. He rejoiced to hoar that many prisoners had been sent to "Wellington, nnd ho hoped the rest wonld bo sent thither, that they might be brought into tho presence of Kings and Governors, chiefly that his words nnd works might be spread abroad. They would be persecuted, bat would be faithful to the end. The Government came against him with sword and gun, while his weapons were submission, reason, and agreement. The Government would eventually feel ashamed of th* part they were taking against him. He rejoiced at the patience cf his disciples, and assured them they would eventually ba rewarded, as his destiny w»s spiritual supremacy over all. He was grieved at the stubbornness ol the Maoris and Europeans who would not believe in him. The Europeans said his intentions were to commence hostilities. This wss not so. His mission was peaceful. Bis teachings were declared to be ravings. So men derided the prophets of old, but eventually believed in them. So would his teachings be finnlly accepted. The next thing was the mangarongo, mountain of peace, and after that the resurrection.

The wives and relatives of the prisoners, who went to Parihaka in tears, have returned rejoicing that their hu-<b»nds and friends are accounted worthy to suffer martyrdom for Te "Whiti's sake.