OPUNAKE.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3556, 20 May 1880, Page 2

OPUNAKE.

. Last night. WAIMATE PLAINS.

In his speech Te Whiti said that the sacred portion would not be trespassed on for ever, and that the occupation by the men engaged in road-making was only temporary. A remarkable characteristic of his speech was that it abounded in advice to his people to remain steadfast, and, not to tarn on one side. He assured them there is "to be no fighting, and his people are advised that they can travel by night or day in perfect Security. Tohu's speech was very peaceful, but he was very firm in his assertion that he should be able to carry through his scheme to a successful termination with his lips alone, notwithstanding the strength and wailike attitude of the Government. It is to be noticed that the building is go;ng on rapidly at Parihaka, and fencing is about to be started along the road at the point where it is expected that the Constabulary line from the north will cross the road from the beach to Parihaka. Upwards of a thousand souls were present and Te Whiti's speech lasted one hour and ten minutes. The Constabulary camp is to bo shifted to-morrow four miles northward of Wiriroa, and the northern camp a similar distance southward next Tuesday. The following shift wrl bring them together.