TE KOOTI IN COURT.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 347, 2 March 1889, Page 2

TE KOOTI IN COURT.

Te Kooti said in Court that he would never kill anyone again. The Star special reporter at Opotiki telegraphs : The inhabitants "were out en masse to see the captive being marched in. The Maori women set up a wail as he was, escorted to the cells. Three of his wires weie allowed to take up their quarters him. He looked very miserable toj he entered under escort. The effect of his arrest was plainly visible in the alteied bearing, of Te Kooti's friends, many of them <*>ild not restrain their sorrow and indifnation at what they considered the treacherous conduct oF the pnkeha. Inspector Goodall stated that the accused left Waikato with numerous followers on the 19th February. He saw him at Matata with 75 followers ; at Whakatane on the 20th with 200 followers : also saw him at different times since with increasing numbers. He had a bad reputa'.ion. The inhabitants of the Bay of Plenty are in dread of him when he is about. He was asked to return to Waiknto hut refused. He believed he would disturb the peace unless restrained. He is followed by several well- known load characters. Connelly, an old Opotiki resident, supported the Inspector's statements as to the number of followers, and the fear felt in the district. No sureties beinij forthcoming for Te Root's good behavour, he is committed to Mount Eden gaol. Naval contingent return to Auckland with Te Kooti, and the police escort immediately. The Permanent Artillery force will remain in Opotiki until the natives have dispersed, and things are quiet again.