THE KINGITE MEETING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2529, 17 May 1882, Page 4

THE KINGITE MEETING.

[PBBBB ABBOOIAXIOK TntKOKAM.] ALEXANDRA, May 16,

Tho proceedings at Whaliwhatihoe to-day demonstrated how great are the disagreements among the Kiogitee,'notwithstanding all their professions of unity. Te Manuku introduced a petition to the Government rc tho confiscated lands.

Te Ngaku—That might have been all very well 3 ears ago. He proposed that the lands should bo given (back, but it was too late now, and he would tear the petition up. Paul of Orakei said it was no use claiming anything inside of the confiscation boundary. The land left to Tawhaio was very small, and the dogs (Pakehas) were hungering for it. Bewi interrupted Paul with a request that he would out his remarks short, and in turn was immediately attacked by White Potatau, who charged Rewi with still carrying on a survey, despite Tawhaio’s order. Rewi said—“ Those are my words,” and drawing a oirole on the ground, added—- “ These are my boundaries, Outside of this can be dealt with. Let the lands described be settled for us outside.*'

After others bad spoken, Major Te Wheoro said there -was such a diversity of opinions on those matters that it was impossible for him to know what to do. Paul of Orakei and Rewi had a discussion re the diversity of opinion on matters concerning lands. Paul referred at length to the unsettled condition of the Waikato tribe and their landless state.

Kaihs said that Tawhsio failed altogether to assist him in his difficulties, and now to increase them Rewi tried the imputation that they were increasing the difficulties. Ho would not consent that Tawhaio should be placed in a difficulty. Te Ngakau and Bewi then had a warm discussion, the former disputing the letter’s assumed position as dictator to the people. Arhepere said, “ why not stick to Tawhiao’s words of yesterday, to which all assented. It is all very well for you people who have got Isnl and food to talk, but what are we Waikatos to do. Wo have neither, having only the air to live on.” Pare Toki advocated that the Waikatos should get a block marked out by Rewi in the Npotimaniapoto lands. Tawhaiao then rose and said—“ This is the day for discussing matters, but with me rests the fulfilment of them. ’* Bice said be consented to the boundaries of a piece of land laid down by Rewi for all to occupy. The boundary meant by Rewi as enabling the land to bo laid aside as permanent reserves for the Natives, commences at Maungatiwhiri, thence to Taupo, thence to Rangitoto, thence to the West Coast, thence along the coast to Mokau, thence to K »wai.