TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 997, 10 November 1881, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

(fbom our own correspondents). PUNGAREHU, Nov. 9. The attitude of the Natives at Parihaka since the arrests is practically the same as on that day. They collected together in the place of meeting, waiting further development of Mr. Bryce’s policy. During the day in Te Whiti’s meeting house, called Taiwae Perawa, a conversation turned upon the trial of Te Whiti, and speculations were rife as to what crime he would be charged with; employment of counsel, &c. As to a lawyer, it was unanimously agreed among them that there could be no better lawyer than Te Whiti himself. One more intelligent than the others, while agreeing with this, said that it would be as well to have a lawyer to bring Te Whiti’s arguments within the code of European law ; and he also said that he believed the Government would find a lawyer, but one, perhaps, who would suit themselves. Reference was made to the trial of the ploughing and fencing prisoners, and an opinion was expressed that, although Te Whiti sent those Natives to gaol, for the express purpose of bringing their grievances to an issue, before a legal tribunal, the matter was dexterously avoided by Government, and the men tried for creating a disturbance on lands which they claimed as their own, but an inquiry into the title to which was denied in court. It was feared that Te Whiti would be thus treated, and not allowed to bring his argument before the Court. It was also the unanimous opinion that Te Whiti would object to the employment of a lawyer on his behalf. At daylight this Jmorning the Natives were assembled in the meeting-house. They were quiet, and treated those who were successful in getting into the pa in a friendly way. The chief Rangi Puhuahaoho addressed the people last night. This is one of the chiefs who were imprisoned at Dunedin, and addressed the Natives while in custody. He takes a prominent part in the management of affairs at Parihaka. The Volunteers were under arms from 4:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., but all behaved splendidly. To-day was clear and warm, and the work of advancing through the bush, with heavy swags, is trying. Three cases of epileptic fits occurred, but two have recovered. Weston, the Nelson Artilleryman, was sent to New Plymouth to-day by wagon; doubtless long exposure to heat, and the absence of the usual nourishment, were the cause; the Maoris presented sixty bags potatos this morning to the Constabulary, but they were declined by Mr. Bryce. An Armstrong gun from Parihaka will be taken to camp to-morrow. Wellington, Nov. 9. A telegram received in town to-day states it was rumoured that the Natives at Parihaka are talking about war, and say they have plenty of arms and ammunition. A notice has been posted up at Parihaka ordering the Natives not belonging to Parihaka’ to clear out forthwith. The Premier had a long interview with the Governor yesterday, and it is rumoured that the interview was very stormy, owing to Mr, Bryce’s action at Parihaka. Christchurch, Nov. 9. Welcome Stakes. Siesta ... ... ... 1 Vanguard 2 Napier, Nov. 9. The Kopua Mills caught fire on Monday, and the neighbours were employed all night in keeping the fire under. Wellington, Nov. 9. The Hinemoa leaves this evening for Opunake, to bring down Mr. Rolleston, and probably the prisoners. New Plymouth, Nov. 8. The Supreme Court was opened yesterday by Judge Gillies. In addressing the Grand Jury His Honour said he would be wanting in his duty if he ignored the circumstances of the position of the district, in which large bodies of armed men were assembled on active service, and teok leave to remind them of the constitutional principle that employment of an armed force was only justifiable either under authority of Parliament, and repelling an armed aggression, or in aid of a Court arm of law, when that arm had proved powerless. In any other case the use of armed force was illegal, and a means calculated to destroy the liberty of the people.

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