The “Prophet” Rua.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 8, Issue 26, 29 March 1907, Page 5

The “Prophet” Rua.

TROUBLE EXPECTED. Gisborne, March 2G. Fears arc again'expressed concerning the " Prophet " Rua and his followers. Natives who were working in the vicinity of his camp at Hangaroa have returned to their homes owing to the sullen disposition shown towards them by Rua’s followers. At the unveiling ceremony of a monument to Heta To Kani at: Pakirikiri to day, the matter was referred to by the Natives, who declared that Rua has 300 to 500 followers prepared to do anything he bids them, and Natives lear that when Kua feels strong enough he will cease bis peaceful profession and adopt an aggressive attitude. • The opinion was expressed that a force should be sent to scatter Rua and his followers. The Natives state Rua’s followers are weekly increasing, that he is gathering supplies of food, and that he has refused to move from tho property ou which he is camped, though requested to do so by the Chief.;