Dunedin Evening Star

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 255, 26 October 1881, Page 4

Dunedin Evening Star

It is altogether gratifying, and a proof of bow thoroughly in earnest the Government are in tbe resolution effectually and finally to settle the West Coast difficulties, to find Mr Bryce at the crisis resuming the portfolio of Native Miuister. The hon. centleman deservedly enjoys the confidence of the country, as thoroughly understanding the position, and being endowed with ability, energy, and courage to give effect to the policy determined upon. Deploring, as everyone must, thß cecesi.ity of extreme measures the feeling throughout the colony is universal that the present state of ; things cannot continue— that Te Whiti can no longer be allowed to keep the whole district in turmoil and danger, obstruct the settlement of the lands) and maintain disaffection at Parihaka! The Government have been long-suffer^ ing, almost to a fault-, and the fullest justice and consideration has been, in accordance with tho recommendation of the Commission, conceded. The limit of forbearance U now reached. If the Natives still persist in their obstinate folly, reject the ultimatum, and proceed to acis of violence, there is no alternative but to use force, and pablic opinion will support Ministers in such necessary action.