MR BALLANCE'S CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2350, 19 July 1886, Page 2

MR BALLANCE'S CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST.

Ujoted Pri:ss ; Association.

Hawera, this day,

The Maories yesterday morning proceeded to Mr Hasiie's property at Manaia and commenced to build a whare, the number being about 500. Sergeant Anderson and four' constable* attempted to prevent them, but were unable to cope with the natives. The Maories came from all parti of the coast, some from Wanganui, Hawera, Waitotara, Otakeho, Pari■haka, and : elsewhere.' Many wero recognised as natives formerly in gaol. Ngahara, Tito Kowaru, and other chiefs came somewhat late. Rangiaeta, who was the leading man at the entry on Lysaght's land, seemed to be the leader of the trespassers, who brought drays loaded with provisions and a large number'of horses, which were turned loose in Mr Hastie's paddock. Tents were pitched, and-preparations mado by the natives for a prolonged stay. At times it appeared as if a serious disturbance would be the result, and bloodshed was feared, but several Justices of. the Peace' present counselled moderation. The Europeans, who were mustering strongly, made an attempt to impound the native horses and cattle, and on the women screaming there great excitement prevailed: Several of the elder natives seized axes which they had brought for cutting firewood, and things began to look serious, and Sergfc. Anderson openly expressed a fear that bloodshed would be tho result, Later on a number of horses were impounded. This afternoon the Europeans present outnumbered the Natives, and thirty Bpepial constables being gworn in, the ringleaders of the disturbance were arrested. So far the names of the Natives taken are Ngahara, Titokowaru, Komaka, Tu Rahoe, and three others, all leading men. The remaining Maoris after being warned left Hastie's property, and the Europeans at once pulled down

the.wboro which, was . being constructed. It was reported that the Natives purpose entering land at Oakum and Punstarehu, but Inspector Pardy has been instructed to resent it with a : firm hand. The Constabulary in Wellington were under orders to leave for the disturbed district last night by the Stella, but the order has Btnce been countermanded. ,