The Proper way to deal with the Natives.
Eewi condemns the action of Te Wetere,
He Supports the Government.
On Saturday the Government issued peremptory instructions from White Cliffs to Wanganui to arrest and imprison any Maoris found ploughing European lands.
Rewi telegraphs to Native Minister denying ihe has any sympathy with Te Whiti, and condemns the action of Te Wetere, at Mokau, in ordering Europeans off, and asking him to explain why he •went s'o far.; ">r'',;. • . "'". ■» Eewi, in two telegrams, says he is on the side of the Government. ; : 1 It was being reported to the Government that Te Whiti was going to discon. tinue ploughing in a few days, and disclaims any connection with ploughing on the 1 Waingongoro".' - '' "* ■ The Government replied they could not wait Te Whiti's convenience, and must arrest all. trespassers forthwith. . All was quiet at Hawera yesterday, though 60 natives were seen on their way from Opunake, , : ';■;...;.'■;-..- ;,c
It is very probable the natives may resume ploughing atHawera to-day, yesterday being wet. >
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3233, 30 June 1879, Page 2
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169The Proper way to deal with the Natives. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3233, 30 June 1879, Page 2
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