THE RATANA COVENANT.
♦ PETER MOKO’S REPUDIATION. CALLS FORTH FRESH PROTESTS. Wanganui. Last Night. Responsible Maoris living at Jerusalem have written to Hie “Chronicle" expressing astonishment at Mr Peter Moko’s repudiation of the sentiments allegedly expressed by the Rat ana emissary at. Rotorua. They declare similar statements were made in their hearing at the Christmas gathering at Ratana and subsequently at meetings at Jerusalem. Maoris failing to sign the covenant were I old they would find themselves obliged to act against their own interests when the Japanese waged war mi Hie Maoris’ behalf.
The signa lories of the letter reaffirm (heir loyally to Britain as expressed by Hie Arawas. As a result of the Rotorua revelations, Mauris of the Wanganui district, including supporters of Ratana, are very upset and do not veil their disapproval of the reported policy of the Ratana movement.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2836, 20 January 1925, Page 3
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141THE RATANA COVENANT. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2836, 20 January 1925, Page 3
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