THE NATIVE CRISIS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 91, 31 October 1881, Page 2

THE NATIVE CRISIS.

FROM OUlt OWN CORRESPONDENT, [By Telisqkaph.] VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FRONT. Wellington. The barracks are again full of Volunteer for the front. They leave per steamer this afternoon, and comprise the Timaru, Temuka, and Ashburlon contingents, Men are volunteering freely from tho city corps, and the Djfeuce Department has nnw the full number required, 1000 men of all arms,

It was rumoured in Masterton on Saturday evening that over 200 strange Maoris had arrived in Greytown, but where they were from was not known, The statement has not yet been confirmed. The natives of Papawai aro known to be strong believers in Te Wliiti, hut no disturbance is anticipated with them. One of them asked a Greytown settler what the Government would do with Te Wliiti if they look him/-" Hang the old rascal," was the reply. "No, no," said the Maori, "English law make a try, and then To Wliiti t<w good for them." We are informed that a native of this district who h is jusi come from Parihaka, states Ids belief iliat if all the Pakehas in New Zealand go to Parihaka, Te Wliiti can kill all of ihem. " He to good for them," ia also his cry. We hear this morning that several natives have gone from Te Ore Ore to join Te Whiti. A special parade of the Greytown Yniun'eera was hold on Saturday afternoon, when I lie following names of those pruceeding to the front Here given in! Lieut. Cameron, Color-Sergeant Hamilton, Ci.irpl, Trotnriu, Buid-Sergt. Mixton, Privates W. Diy, H. Conk, J. Mills, B. Burch.A, Kralwgan, J, Smith, G, Tully, F Hiyes, G Saywell, H Udy, (tertius), A-. Bishop, G Moss, W. Matthews, G. Pound, J. Hawke, W, Benge. The men leave by the midday train on Monday, when it is fully expected that four additional names will be added to the ahoye list, Volunteers and their friends meet at the Town Hall on Monday at 1 o'clock, when a public farewell will be taken, the whole of the company with the hand will be in attendance to escort them to the Railway Station. The greatest enthusiasm prevails among the whole corps, the rest of the company being Quite ready if His Excellency makes a call on them, Lieut, Cameron distributed tho ammunition that was in stock among the members who are not leaving for the front, so that those I hat are leaving their wives and families behind will have the satisfaction of knowing they will he protected by their comrades whilst the others arp doing their duties at Parihaka.

Of the Mastertnn Contingent who had gi 'en in their names to go to the front, two have been prevented—Volunteers F. Ba.'ge, ami \V. Andrew—the first hy the Government refusing to yrant permission, and tho latter having first to go to Nel' son. He will afterwards join the Coinpan y at Pat ihaka,