MAORI DISTURBANCE AT OKAIHAU.
(.United Press Association.) Auckland, July.22. ■ A telegram from Raweua states that police from Hokianga Bay of tslauds, Mongonui,. Whangaroa, and Whangarei, guided by several settlers.from Kohukohu, the party being under Inspector'McGovern, are proceeding to the Waihau camp, for the purpose of arresting Hau Hau natives of the Kaitangatai tribe, whose recent •behaviour has created some alarm,
Okaihau, July 22. " Under-Secretary, Native Office,) Wellington. " All'tho Fanatics were arrested at daylight this morning, after very severe fighting. The police wore compelled to use their revolvers to prevent serious loss of life, and one fanatic, Erueru Kapana, is severely wounded, Some of the police have nasty cuts and wounds. The men behaved splendidly. Weave-now proceeding to Rawena. where the wounded will veceivo every attention. "11. W. Bishop, K.M., Upper Waihou.,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2655, 23 July 1887, Page 2
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131MAORI DISTURBANCE AT OKAIHAU. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2655, 23 July 1887, Page 2
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