NATIVE AFFAIRS.
[By Telegraph.] New Plymouth, Sept. 20. At the Parihaka meeting about 1800 Natives were assembled, as well as about 80 Europeans. To Whiti addressed bis people in a calm and unimpassioned .manner, dwelling for the most part on the peculiar doctrine of religion which he lias from time to time instilled into the minds of his people, and which lias produced such wonderful faith and obedience on the part of his followers. lie directed the attention of bis bearers to the necessity of living pure lives, and to adhere to his doctrines in spite of imprisonment and arrest. Be prophesied that the end of the world was nigh at hand, and the Prince of Peace would then reign. He would not permit his people lo fight with the Pakehas, they must endure their present trials with forbearance, and they would hereafter reap their reward. Ho said there would be no more prisoners taken and explained that be bad separated the living from the dead, meaning ilia!, the men who had been taken prisoners were the dead.and when they were released, then (bo end of the world would be close at band. Tobu followed,and spoke ford') minutes. His speech was characterised by send] mtfut.s of friendliness towards Europeans. Be upbraided some of (bo Natives for having been wanting in hospitality towards Pakeba visitors at last meeting, and they should treat the. Europeans with respect, lie concluded by saying, that no matior what Governincut said or did lie (Tohu) was the only one that knew what would happen. After the speeches were concluded the Europeans present stated (hat they received every attention from the natives. The notorious Biroki was driving about Parihaka, apparently not the least apprehensive of his liberty being imperilled by the presence of the constabulary. Be was dressed in European fashion, and wore a silk handkerchief round his head as a badge of distinction. The natives intend coming to New Plymouth to-day, for the purpose of obtaining additional supplies of Hour and sugar, in order to prolong the festivities.
It is reported here that the District Judges throughout the colony have received notice of the abolition of the Courts.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2344, 21 September 1880, Page 2
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362NATIVE AFFAIRS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2344, 21 September 1880, Page 2
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