THE OHINEMUTU NATIVES
The following telegram appeared in the “Bay of Plenty Times” of December the 30th: —A unrober of Natives, said to be acting on behalf of Mr Robert Graham, have taken possession of Wilson’s Hotel. Mr Wilson remains in occupation of the bar and one bedroom, which ho has barricaded. The bailiff, Timothy Howard, had the furniture sold by auction on Saturday. He has since been arrested on a charge preferred by Mr Wilson of robbery, in having sold his furniture illegally. He was remanded till to-morrow. The Maoris held a meeting last evening. The principal chiefs spoke, condemning the action of the Natives in working for either Mr Graham or Mr Wilson. The meeting broke up in confusion, tribes being opposed to each other. They hoarded up the windows and doors of the hotel this morning to try and starve Mr Wilson out, but the police interfered, their utmost efforts b'ing required to prevent a serious riot. The residents confidently assort that blood would have teen shed but for Inspector Emerson’s timely arrival on Saturday. A most intricate case for the Supremo Court is likely to be the result. All business in the house is suspended. The excitement here is intense.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1836, 10 January 1880, Page 3
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