THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY.
TO THE EDITOR OP THE NEW ZEALAND TIMES.
Sib,— When the Imperial troops were withdrawn'from this colony it was understood, I believe, that in the event of future Maori disturbances the men-of-war on this station would help us. The appearance of a man-of-war at New Plymouth, and the landing of a naval brigade there for a little field exercise just now, might have a good effect; and if the shooting season is shortly to commence there in earnest, the sailors would like a change of that kind. I do not know the situation' of Parihaka, but it is to be hoped that it is within range of the shot and shell from seaward, or, if not, that the approaches to it for light artillery and Gatling guns by land can be ascertained at once.—l am, &c., Waikakapa.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5685, 19 June 1879, Page 2
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140THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5685, 19 June 1879, Page 2
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