PIGEONGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2803, 7 February 1878, Page 2

PIGEONGRAMS.

OHIITEMTJBI.

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Pa^eoa, Wednesday.

On Monday morniaj Messrs Mitchell, Bobscn, Snodgrr.9% Mahcney, Lipscy, and Porter proceeded to Komnla, accompanied by -Mr Johnson as interpreter. On their way down' they met Hohepa te Rauhihi, Tinipo-ka, and others at Opukeko. The Natives stated that Tukukino. had gone to Uikutaia, and would not return for two or three days, and they strongly advised the deputation to return with them to Faeroa. Having business -with them, Mr Lipsey did so, but the remainder of the party, pushed on. At the* Fake gate they met Meri Titia, who, in answer to inquiries made, -stated that Tukukino'had not gone to Hikutaia, but was away in. the bush looking-after pigs. However, on arrival at the settlement, Tukukino was found awaiting the party. He explained that he bid been away during the early part of the morning, and had 'only returned a few minutes before the arrival of the party. It transpired that the letter tent.to acquaint him as to the intended visit had only being delivered late that morning (during his absence) instead of the previous evening, as promised by Mr O'fialloran. ', Hohepa to JEi.:uhihi had seemed to be afraid that Mr Mitchell would smooth over old Tukukino, but the latter projed himself able to withstand the blandishments of that gentleman and his companions, although* at times, a grin could'be discerned, through the scowl. Tho old fellow was as obstinate ns ever, and used the old, bid arguments. I fancy, however, that something could bo done if the Native" Minister, and Sir George Grey would use their influence. It is not only Tukukino's obstinacy that requires to be overcome. I be'ieve that it will be found necessary to" square " both Hata Paka and Tinipoaka, as, doubtless, certain other Natives at the Thames end. bad to be convinced —by arguments ot' a sterling character.

Tukutcino, Hohepa tc Eaubihi, Talmna Paliki, and a number of Cabbage Bay Satires proceeded to Hikaratigi tbia morning. They have gone to hear what the King wishes to be done. If the late ministerial visit has had any good effect,

it will greatly assist in future negociations with Tukuliino and his people. I hear thai; Hatn. Paka has accompanied the party. 1 liope'thnt " (he powers that be" will soon brinjr him over to the right side, as he assists to make the balls which Tukukino fires. .