TAWHIAO AND REWI.
At a recent Native meeting at Kopua, the object of which was for Tawhiao and Bewi to meet and talk over matters, and to understand one another, Tawiao, in addressing the meeting, said—“ It rests with me whether there will be war ; and if I say the island shall be lost, it will be lost to us. But if I say the island shall be saved, it will be saved. If any man thinks 'that he can save the island (meaning settle all trouble) I say he cannot. I, and I alone, can save it. There shall be no war, not even if Te Whiti wishes it. Bewi must return to the position ho held in the day of Potatau (first Maori King), also Te Eerenga and Taonui, and Te Heuheu.” Honana Maioha, addressing Bewi, said—“ You must return to the position that you held formerly. But don’t think that you return with the same power or judgment that you held formerly.” The King rose, addressing the meeting, and Honana in particular, and said—“ There is no one to dispute with Bewi. Bewi and myself are one.” (Meaning no one could dictate as to Bewi’s returning to the position that he held in Potatau’s time. He would return with the same fluence as he possessed in those days.)
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GLOBE18800302.2.17
Bibliographic details
Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1879, 2 March 1880, Page 3
Word Count
221TAWHIAO AND REWI. Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1879, 2 March 1880, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in