Warning to Gold Seekers.
King Tawhiao, of the Maori Kingcountry, has sent the following letter, a translation of which Mr Parris has kindly furnished for publication : To Mr Parris.
Salutations ! My word to you in reference to Europeans working for the gold of Whanganni (up-river district). I have received a letter from the Whanganni people about those Europeans, stating that they are much excited and annoyed about this work. My word to yon is, leave this district, that order be restored and prevail. Give me the control of the district, and I will manage it for all of ns. If not, there will be nothing satisfactory for ns.
My word to you is, send for those Europeans and bring them bach, that there may be no trouble with the people of Whanganni. This is a true word, most positively. Bring back those Europeans to their place of abode, and leave this day to me. When mine is finished a day will be seen. This is my word. (Signed) King Tawhaio.
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Patea Mail, 12 October 1881, Page 3
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