LATEST THAMES NEWS . Grahamstown, Friday, 8 p.m,
The native m«ethjg was continued to-day. llaora Tipa wished a clear understanding on the points discussed on former days. Kapnna referred to what Mr Puckey and Taipari had said on behalf of the Government. The people of Hauraki, Queenitcs or Kmgites, should keep neutral ; if anyone went to war lie would lose his land. Rapana assented to this, as also did Hokepa Puraone and Wi Turipone. Tb Momianui said road-mating caused trouble : This is my word : " Forgive us our sins as we forgive those that sin agninst us." Lead us not into the Land Courts. He then referred to the lComatu land at Oluncmuri, for which five signatures were obtained in Crown grant by Creaghand threo were wanted: thoso were not to ba given. Mohi Mangakahia explained that only persons concerned in t lie aruangoment had a right to speak of it, and Te Moana nui was not one of them. A discussion ensued.. Te Ifoanui maintained liis 'objection, and also censured the conduct of the Covernmont respecting the foreshore, au act by which they would be rondered liable to certain pakehas. He felt deeply aggrieved. Mohi spoke iv favour, of tbe railway. Te Hira said : Qitr sentiments are divided. I shall not return here any more. I understood it wits arranged that all the tribes of Hauraki should manage their affairs with one mmd — that if trouble occurred in this district I should c6mo to assist you, and that if troublo transpired in my district you would assist me ? but now I shall never return any more. liiwai said lie was wrong. There is one rule for Haurakis. Do not desert the tribes. llaora Tipa also entreated Te Hira to visit oftpner. Taipari spoke, justifying the action of the Government and endeavourinS to show that all tribes were united in thoir proposed course of action ; and strove to mollify Te Hira. Mr Pucbey spoke in the same strain. A number af natives left to-day. Te Hira will stay until Monday.
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Waikato Times, Volume III, Issue 170, 10 June 1873, Page 2
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