THE MAORI COMMISSION.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1849, 26 January 1880, Page 2

THE MAORI COMMISSION.

A supplementary “ Q-azetta " web issued on January the 21st, containing & proclamation relative to the Confiscated Lands Inquiry and Maori Prisoners Trials Act, 1879. Then follows theAct passed last December ; and the powers given to the newly appointed Commissioners. The proclamation sets forth that “ the Governor does not wish to return to war, or to retain the prisoners longer than is necessary in the interests of both races. Bather he desires to cultivate the work of peace.. For this purpose he has appointed as Commissioners gentlemen of high position and of great expetienca in public affairs to inquire into the claims and promises which are stated to be unfulfilled. They will, after full inquiries into these promises, report to the Government what they consider to be the just claims of the Maoris. They will point out what they think to be grievances under which the Maoris are suffering, and they will suggest the lands which they think should be set apart for those who determine to live in peace. The fullest opportunity will be given to all to urge their claims and their grievances before the Commission. It remains for those who have those claims and grievances to bring them forward. With, them, and not with the Government or Parliament of New Zealand, will rest the blame if they neglect this opportunity. The Governor desires to do justice, and to that end, in the name of the Queen, he calls all her subjects to assisst him in bringing about friendly relations between both races.”