ARREST OF RUA.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 April 1916, Page 5

ARREST OF RUA.

POLICE INSPECTOR'S STORY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Gisborne, Last Night. The Gisborne .section of the police force who operated against Rua arrived home to-day. Sub-Inspector Johnston says that the Gisbornites arrived at Maunga Pohatu some time before the main body. Rua was found to be quite friendly. "When we went up," said the sub-inspector, "he shook hands with Constable Doyle, and gave us welcome. I was introduced to him, and we were chatting for some time. The Auckland and Rotorua force arrived about 1 o'clock. There was no show of-fight up till this, and I don't know what made Rua attempt to bolt. The Commissioner, on arriving, asked me where Rua was, and I pointed him out. We beckoned to him io come out, but ho would not, so I went over to bring him along and introduce him. Rua came along all right for a few yards, and then started running, so I chased him. As he ran Rua kept calling out in Maori to shoot. We had a rough and tumble, and in the struggle I pulled his shirt sleeve off, which I have as a memento. Well, that started the affray, and the fight was all over in 20 minutes. The Maoris bolted for the bush when the firing commenced."

In response to other inquiries, Inspector Johnston said that no further, trouble is anticipated from the natives who after the excitement had passed, displayed no 6ign of bearing any grievance. All the guns and ammunition they possessed were gathered up, and the latter was destroyed. ARRIVAL AT ROTORUA. Rotorua, Last Night. Rua, his son, Patu, and four other prisoners arrived at 5.30 p.m. by coach, with an armed escort. The police party comprised Inspectors Sheehan and Phair, four sergeants, and about 40 constables. The prisoners were lodged in the lockup. Rua looked very sorrowful, but the others were impassive.