THE WAAHI KORERO

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 25, 24 July 1911, Page 5

THE WAAHI KORERO

SIR JAMES CARROLL ARRIVES. By Telegraph—Press Aasqciatioi. Auckland, Last Night. Sir James Carroll arrived in Huntly by the early express on Saturday morning from Wellington, and in the afternoon proceeded to Waahi to attend the native meeting. On landing at the settlement, which they readied by launch, the party was met by a guard of honor, consisting of twenty-two native canstables, and proceeded towards the marae. A number of women went in advance with brunches of green shrubbery waving as an accompaniment to their gesticulations and welcoming the visitors to the marae, where Mahutu, Henare Kaihau and others, wore waiting to receive them. The visitors occupied the southern side of the square, the adult natives present being estimated at between 600 and 800. About 50 representatives of the various hapus stood in front of their followers, holding a white flag with the name of the hapu inscribed' thereon. The opposition party; distinguished by a banner, were also present under Papa Kirkwood. The welcome given to the Minister was moet cordial and hearty. Rain, which hai fallen during the morning, again commenced to fall heavily, and it was almost imposMWo to hear the speeches. Ma'huta, in a brief speech, welcomed Sir James Carroll, and said he was sure his presence would be held for the settlement of the various points in dispute. Mr. Henare Kaihau, M.P., and the Acting-Premier then addressed the gathering. Subsequently Sir J&mee O&i----roll, in Teply to a question* stated that Mr. Massey could have the fullest enquiry into the Mokau lease matter. Sir James Carroll will return to Wellington by to-nightJa express.