Opening King Country.
MR BRYCE AND REWI
Wellington.—Mr Bryce arrived at Te Awamntn yesterday, and was driven to Kihikihi, where he was entertained by Rewi. After the dinner, a conference eventuated.
Mr Bryce pointed out that this country is too small for more than one Sovereign
with one law.
Rewi, in reply, stated that he would never attempt to interfere with the lands which are gone, but he wanted a district bounded by Pirongia, Kokepuku, Puniu, Tongariro, and the White Cliffs, to bo reserved for natives. He had tried a waiting course in the past, and had listened to this man and that man. Now he is to be guided by his own counsel. With reference to certain lands disputed, he said if he had his own way in the matter, and had not Tawhiao over to control him, he would have settled the matter long ago. He had advised Tawhiao not to listen to opposisilion of pakeha occupation, but to allow Europeans to occupy land. The trouble Had been caused by friendly natives selling the land improperly. Mr Bryce recommended Rewi to have the title investigated by the Native Lands Court.
Rewi replied that lie had made up his mind to go before the Land Court. Mr Bryce expressed pleasure at Rewi’s determination, and assured him positively that none of the Maoris shall be compelled to part with land. He advised Rewi not to sell, but to lease his land.
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Patea Mail, 23 February 1882, Page 3
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241Opening King Country. Patea Mail, 23 February 1882, Page 3
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