THE NATIVE CRISIS.
[By Telegraph.]
Wellington, Oct. 25,
The Naval Volunteer Brigade are under orders for the front, and will leave on Wednesday night. The Volunteers at Nelson, Marlbi'ough, and the Thames will also be despatched to Parihaka, anil will be placed in the field without delay. There is much excitement among Volunteers here, and commendable spirit shown to obey the orders given. H.M. S. Emerald's men, now in port, are anxious for a brush with the Natives, but are not likely to bo called into requisition. .
The Wellington Navuls go under the command of officers Bennett, Keyworth, and Crtiickshank, and will number sixty or seventy as the first contingent, and others will follow if needed,
Te Whiti is reported to he very sulky, and will not exchange words or hospitality with Europeans. He received the proclamation without comment, and neither he nor his people appear excited.
Tito Kowaru has treated it with contempt, Bryce is at Pungarehu, and has held close conferences with Colonel Roberts,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 908, 25 October 1881, Page 2
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166THE NATIVE CRISIS. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 908, 25 October 1881, Page 2
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