The ttorowhenua Block.

Manawatu Herald, 3 January 1895, Page 3

The ttorowhenua Block.

The recent- judgment of the Chief Justice Jn respect oi the Horowhenua Block has apparently emboldened the Natives to indulge in some bounce* able talk- at the State Farm, and a telegraiil has been received from the manager, Mr Winterburn, stating some uneasiness has thereby caused to the women folk resion the estate. Instructions have been sent to the manager to i proceed by civil action against the Natives if, they render themselves a nuisance by too frequent trespass, and to telegraph for police assistance should they attempt any resort to violence. The Crown feels secure as to its rjghts, and any interference by the Natives will lead to prompt action on the part of the authorities.— N.Z. Times.-. ■ In connection with the Horowhenua Block and the State farm at Levin, the Minister for Lands informs a- Dunedin Daily News re presentative that the Crown was not represented in the suit, and that the Crown title is not affected by the decision of the Court. The Govern* inent agreed, to pay £6000 for 15,000 acres, and of this £2000 only has been paid to Hunia, the rest being retained until the proper owners are ascertained. The Minister states that on the payment of £2000 to Hunia for his interest, the Government got a clear title under the Land Transfer Act, and that this is not affected by the Judge's decision. -^.lf the title of the Crown could be upset, it would open up the question of the sale by Kemp, as trustee, of other portions of the block. '""*_