A KINGITE DREAM.
‘■lt’s the old Kingite dream,” said the Hon. James Carroll speaking of the uneasiness among Waikato natives. “They have a vague idea that they have suffered wrongs by what they allege was the infraction of the terms of the Treaty ofWaitangi. They think they would have governing powers of their own in regard to native matters, and will go so far as to dream about a separate constitution under the authority of anyone they elect as president or king. .It is the relic of the old King movement which has always been fostered by the Waikato tribes. That particular section of the Maori people still cling to the ideals espoused by them long ago. A meeting has been called by the Waikato people with the view of collecting funds for sending delegates Home to present a petition, embodying their grievances, before the throne. They are fond of dwelling back in the past —too much so. We want to bring them forward to-study the present and face the future on any lines that will lead to their practical well being. If I see that any idea or suggestion is evolved from that gathering that might help to improve the condition of things, such will be made use of. ’ ’
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3766, 23 May 1907, Page 3
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210A KINGITE DREAM. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3766, 23 May 1907, Page 3
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