The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi.` SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1875.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1902, 6 February 1875, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi.` SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1875.

Last night at a late hour we received the telegram which appears in pur present 1 issue containing particulars of the interview of Sir T'onald McLean with Tawhiao, the so-called Maori King. This interyiew must be regarded as an event 01 importance, as ifc appears to have been unsought Tbyr the Native .Minister, the Visit being undertaken at the invitation of Tawhiao. It was only what was expected that the restoration of, Wailrato shouU be asbed for, and the impossibility of acceding to the request was made apparent by Sir Donald firmly and unmistafceably. It is impossible even to guess at the motives by which Tawhiao is actuated in what he has done. His action, however, appears to have the concurrence and countenance of the leading chiefs, many of whom, we are informed, were present at the interview, and united in the welcome accorded to Sir Donald McLean. The isolation of Tawhiao and his advisers was self-imposed, and it is the more satisfactory to learn that overtures for the removal of this isolation Bare emanated from them. If they are only in earnest in, their intentions, and inclined to be moderate in their expectations, there is no doubt the Government will meet them in a fair and liberal spirit. The Waikato tbey cannot recover, and if they are only wise in their generation they will not only follow the course indicated by the Native Minister, but improve their condition by still further throwing off their gull en reserve and assisting the Government in extending the peaceful settlement of the Island, in the progress of which they would be gainers to a large extent, Whatever influence has been at work, it is apparent that an unexpected change has taken place in the feelings of the Kngites. '1 he evil counsels which prevailed so long at the seat of the Maori King must have been overruled or considerably modified before Tawhiaa would consent, much less seek, an interview with the Native Minister; and the expressed wish to go further and extend his acquaintance with the Government augur* a favorable change in the feelings

and sympathies of Tawbiao, who has so long maintained an enforced abstinence from all communication with Europeans, except in one or two solitary instances.

We have much, pleasure in giving publicity to the following:— Thames, Feb 6,1875, To the Editor of the Evening- Stae. Sic, —Permit me through the medium of your columns to express my indebtedness to the senior officer in command at Parawai Camp and those under his command for the uniform courtesy and assistance I have received during the past fortnight, as your Special Eeporter at the Camp. Colonel Lyon has ever been most considerate and kind in furnishing me with any items of news of public interest coming within his immediate province. Major Gordon, who has acted as adjutant during the time, has on all occasions, when appealed to, afforded me every facility for making myself acquainted, with the camp 'orders and arrangements for the shooting. To the Sqnad Officers of the Staff—Majors Stapp and Lusk, Captains Derrom and Hon. — Baillie, and {Sub-Inspector J^ewall, A.C., I am also under obligations for the timely assistance wd ready access to their books afforded on all occasions. To Mr Secretary Stevens, I am, however, under exceptional compliment, and now cheerfully acknowledge it. Mr Stevens has been for some years acting as record secretary at the Colonial Prize Firing meetings, and his experience and cheerful assistance have been of incalculable service to me and to those who were helping me in my work. To one and all I now return my sincere thanks, and remain, sir, Youe Special Bepobtee at Pabawai Camp.