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MAORI DEPUTATION* TO MINISTER. A PROMISE GIVEN. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Rotorua, Jan. 12. A deputation of Tuhoe Maoris interviewed Hon. T. M. Wilford on Saturday afternoon, requesting the remission of Rua's sentence, which is expiring in August next. They promised loyalty, stating they had sent men to the front and were willing to send more. Mr, Wilford said he had seen Rua, who promised not to claim power above the law. Rua's conduct in gaol was excellent. In view of that, and of the Maoris' evidence of loyalty, he would bring Rua's case before the .Prisons Board, recommending his release on his finding sureties for good behaviour.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 January 1918, Page 2
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109RUA'S RELEASE. Taranaki Daily News, 14 January 1918, Page 2
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