SIR GEORGE GREY'S MEETING WITH TAWHIAO. (By Telegraph—Per Press Agency.) Hikurangi, May 9.

North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1885, 11 May 1878, Page 2

SIR GEORGE GREY'S MEETING WITH TAWHIAO. (By Telegraph— Per Press Agency.) Hikurangi, May 9.

To-day has been a lost day again. The Government party ia in deep consultation in their tents. The Maori King ditto, with his advisers, including Purukutu. It was long past noon before the Kingites were ready, with their flour spread in the bleakest, but only level spot of ground large enough to accommodate those present. A strong bitter cold wind was blowing, and did not add to the comfort of the proceedings. Tho Maoris were crouched in heaps, and doubtless assisted one another to keep up the circulation of blood, but Sir George Grey, Mr Shoohan, and party, having to keep up their dignity, had no suoh advantage, and with the rest of the sufferers, had a miserable time of it. After the Hauhaus were ready, Sir G. Grey and Mr Sheehan kopt Her Majesty's subjects some hours longer, tho bell going the wholo titno. The Karakia was sung and chanted before Sir George Grey and Mr. Sheehan arrived. Tawhiao addressed the various Hauhaus by name, saying that they and tho Ngatimaniopoto were one, and came from Tamaki to Mokau. On Sir Geor^o Grey's arrival, the King addreised him in a very low voice, hardly audible in the high wind, j saying that they had met together for good work. Sir George Grey replied that he had come to unite as one people two races. Tutu, Wi Rapatu, and Tuhoro (the latter slightly insane, and put down by Hawkukuru), having made speeches, Paul Tukeri declared them perfectly incomprehensible. If they were men lot them speak like men, so that they could understand one another. Hop* and Karakai also spoke on the King's side, but avoided making any proposal, or bringing any definite business before jthe meeting, the Government party strictly following suit. At last Sir Georgo Grey suggested that he and Tawhiao would settlo all tho business between them, they knowing each other well, and ho could lay it afterwards before tho tribes. Tuku, "It is well." To Aroha would not hide what he was going to say. He did not believe in private business. Nothing should bo hidden, but matters should be settled openly before all. Tuku, "It is very cold, let us adjourn until to-morrow." Te Iliare agreed with Te Aroha that they should lot nothing bo hid. They then adjourned, and this closed the proceedings until to-morrow. May 10, noon. Tawhiao demands that Waikato bo placed under his control from Maungatautari to Taupo 4 He says this must bo settled to-day. Sir George Grey offered him lands belonging to the Government on the right bank of the river, 500 acres at Ngaruawahia worth L6OO a year, to build a house for him at Kawhia, and givo him some allotments in that township for his children. The meeting is going on. Later. The meeting is now over. The proceedings were far more satisfactory than yesterday, both bides speaking plainly and freely. The korero commenced bv Tawhiao advancing to where Sir George Grey, Mr Sheehan, and staff were seated, sn< ing : I will take up tho lust word B'> ilccn yesterday. All listen to this p - oho (Grey). He is the only one who c<< settle the matters which divide us. L no one ever be sent after him. (Putt. his stick to the ground) This is M»uv • .'iiwhiri ; from that place following all t 1 • Turungi of Rewi to Taupo Rauraki i' othe sea, up to Mokau, belongs to me, all li\ ing within this are under my control. You take tke ofher side undor your Government. Another word. If roads are required to be made on any lands, you must apply to me. I only can consent. Another word about surveying lands. I only must be consulted about thnt matter, no other word must be taken. Another word, for the last time. I will n>t consent to apy leasing or selling land ; my authority must first be had. I would Ike to be alone consulted in this, and no other person ; I alone have the word. I have nothing more to say. Sir George Grey : You must be awaro you have asked things I havo nu power ovor. I will toll you what I can do for you, and will, if you listen to my word. You c<vn have tho right to forbid, if you think proper, to sell or lease lands within your boundary. No Government would keop you from that. I will obtain you 500 acres of land at Ngaruawahia, where your father was buried, for your own property. I will offer you L5OO per annum for your support. I will build you a house at Kawhia for you to hold your meetings, and grant any further sum should you require it for necesiitie*. Your people and you can choose any lands tin the west bank of the Waipa to Waikato Heads beloging to the Oovornment, for locating your people. You may select what vacant lots you like belonging to the Government in any Waikato township, these alono would eventually become valuable properties for yourchildren. I would holp you to select tho in by going over them, or from the map. Any roads that may bo nocosßary to make in your torritory you and mysolf could settle between us. As to surveying tho lands within your boundary it would not bo done without your consent. It is my wish to see you and your peoplo occupying tho the hind I propose to give back. . 1 would get them secured to you if yon listen to my words. Thrdugh the Government theae are tho things I can provido you. ...

To Tutei Parata : We have heard your words. It is for the Committee Wangatura to decide. Yesterday we knew you could meet and decide all questions alone. Sir George Grey : If you with, I will put all my words into writingy.so that you mny read, and consider thftni in the future. They wIU record my lott for you •11. I would wish you to decide this day. The Europeans are getting very numerous jn New Zealand. I would like to see the Native rape comfortably settled in my time, as X *nt getting old. When young, I knew your relatives, and none would like to see you til peacefully living with his own race more than I. If you listen to my word I would go with Tawhito, and guide him the whole trip on to those lands I have promised, on the places you may decide. Tawhiao : My last word Is, I will not give it up, let all be decided to-day. Sit- George Grey: I would like our Parliament to decide to-day, as you say. Tv Tuhae Rangapnu said this was the last mouth who had spoken. Sir George Grey : If it is your wish, I will write all I have said, so you may fully consider my words. Te Ngakau : Your words are deep iv my heart. I want no writing to remember them, but you oan, if you think proper, write them. Paul of Orakoio : If you have anything more to say this is the day, while wo are all here face to face ; if not, wo wish now to leave. Ngakau : You can leave while the Premier and Mr Sheehan aro writing out the Government proposals. Tho Hauhaus had a discussion amongst themselves on various matters. The Hauhaus of the Ngatimaniopoto declared Taranturangaka's mouth was far too big for his rank Ho took too much on himself. Ngakau challenged anyone to rise and say he had a better right to speak on all matters than be had who spoke the words for Tawhiao. None denied, and after Sir G. Grey had written out the proposals, the meeting dispersed, the King going to Mr Sheehan's tent to dinner. It is said the Government party will »ot return to-day.