THE PROPHET BECOMES ROWDY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2965, 26 September 1882, Page 3

THE PROPHET BECOMES ROWDY.

On Saturday last a straggle took place between Te Whiti and Tohu and Mr Ward, who is in . charge of these natives, but nothing transpired till yesterday. It appears that a native belonging to the pah at Wakapuaka, who has frequently visited 1 the prophets, was very offensive on his last visit, and consequently was told he wouldnot be admitted again. Since then Wi Parata arrived at the pah, and on Saturday Te Whiti and Tohu informed Mr Ward they intended visiting the pah, and, on his objecting, became. abusive, a Q d declared they would go. Ultimately they left their residences, and on stepping into the public road were ordered back by Mr Ward, and, not complying, the latter obstructed their passing, and in the struggle Tohu was . thrown. Te Whiti then advised their returning, and they did so, but in the meantime Mr Ward had despatched a messenger to Inspector Atcheson, who speedily arrived with an officer and told Te Whiti Mr Ward must be obeyed. Te Whiti expressed surprise at the exhibition of authority. He seemed somewhat sulky and complained that his wife was kept away by Mr Bryce’s soldiers. Yesterday afternoon the natives seemed more reconciled. It is rumored that on Saturday Wi Parata had a trap ready for Te Whiti and Tohu to take them to the Native pah, which is distant 12 miles from their residence.