The Waikato Times. "OMNE SOLUM FORTI PATRIA." SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1873.

Waikato Times, Volume III, Issue 172, 14 June 1873, Page 2

The Waikato Times. "OMNE SOLUM FORTI PATRIA." SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1873.

There is little native news of importance since our 1 ist. It will be noticed in our telegraphic columns, however, thafc a Mr Cashel reports having seen a number of natives at Mata Mata on their road to the " king " country with ammunition, or, what he sup posed to be, kegs containing cartridges. It is not at all satisfactory that a rumonr of the natives having each large quautities of ammunition in their possession can be credited. Naturally the question arises, " Where do they get their supplies from ? " We trust that there is no ineroenary scoundrel doing, as lias been done before, supplying the enemies of their countrymen with the means of resisting the authority of the Government. We can account for a gool deal of the ammunition being in their possession. During the different disturbances that have taken place from time to time, natives have beeu called into requisition ; ammunition has been served out to them; they have gone out on an expedition and never fired a shot. A few days afterwards, an alarm has taken plaoe'; the same natives have been mustered again, the rifles and belts appeared, but no ammunition. We take it that the only deduction to be drawn frum this fact is, tliat the ammunition was oifcher hidden away or sold to those who would give a good price for it. This should be orefully looked to in future. The report has come to hand that a meeting is to be he!d at Te Kuiti on the 28th ; also that thequestion to be discussed will be the deposition of Manuwhiri on account of his age and antiquated ideas. If this be the case, it is a good sign that the natives generally are beginning to learn that the position they have taken up is untenable. Manuwhiri has always been the most determined opponent of the Europeans. It is also rumoured that a new religion is to be established ; may it, from some fortuitous circumstance or the other, inculcate doctriues that will benefit both races. The establishment of a new religion, taken in conjunction with Manu whin's deposition, should be a harbinger of good. We could suggest an article for this new religion which we earnestly believe would materially benefit its followers : — " We, the Maoris desire to live in peace and affluence, wo will therefore throw our lands open to the Europeans for lease in order that we, the followers of this our Telisrlonrmfiy-lirc-ixiTjluvoi- fo C 4 he rest of our days." If any native could be found feiilllurently '• in^rjii-ed" or sufficiently seusible to inculcates this doctrine, he would be worthy of a monument made of imperishable material. In fact, all the honour that is due to tne saviour of a people would be justly his. We cannot pafes from native affairs without alluding to another telegram from the hand of Mr Mackay. lie complains, and we think justly so, of the sensational te'egrtims that have been spread broadcast over the land ; the veriest rumours have been seized npon by correspondents for the purpose of supplying the required '* information," in order to receive the £, s. d. promised. In fact, we have every reason to believe that many of the reports have originated in the brain of correspondents when seated in the back parlour of one or other of our publio houses ; the said -brain being considerably stimulated by copious doses of brandy mixed with water, and very little of the latter. It has become our duty, representing as we do the settlers of this district, to protest against this system of nawspaper trickery. Those who undertake to express, or lead the opinions of the public, should be above misleading for Uio sake of making an extra pound or so by the sale of their papers. We are glad to observe that the telegrams that have lately appeared in the columns of our contemporaries have much less of the sensational than formerly. We trust that this arises from the public having appreciated unveracity at its true value. The native question is a moat' serious one, and should certainly havq beeu considered of more importance than for any portion of its details to bo entrusted to the tender meroies of needy, and consequently unscrupulous correspondents. Had their names appeared at the foot of each telegram, no reliance, in some instances at least, would have been placed in them, but when they appear in the columns of a respeotable journal without qualification of any kind, they naturally gain credence with all but the initiated ; and the initiated in this instance have refrained from protesting, feeling that the statements were beneath their notice. It is unfortunate that such was the case, as it is impossible to estimate the injury that a section of the press has done to the colony of New Zealand, and this district in parLionlar. The precautions that have been taken should be and are a sufficient guarantee of safety to the settlers. They have no fear of results, and if'fuar is justifiable in any section of the people, it j is in those who live on the outskirts of civilization. We do not desire to be understood to make light of the situation ; we only condemn those who have magnified mole-hills into mountains ; and no Government can or will receive the support of the settlers, and consequently ours, which does not strain every nerva to secure murderers, if possible, in the ordinary course of civil arrest, and if not, by the marching of an armed force to chastise those who protect them.

W« leran that the shares in the now Steam Company are being very rapidly taken, also that the projectors have evet-y confidence that they will be aWe to consummate tho schomo. A requisition is in course of signature to Mr H. Bjron to shmd for a seat in the Provincial Council, at tho next election. We frnsfc thab be will receive the »upport of the electors.! Ho is a letllor himself, and consequently knows the requirements of the district. He has not been very long in the country, it is tnie, but since he bas been here lie has made its politios his study. We believe that if he were elected, to a seat he would do ail in hif power to advocate tho interests of hia constituents. He is no friend to provincial institutions, but feels with us that «o long «s they hate tin existence, it behoves all to see thnt thoy nro worked as honestly as is possible. The requisition is already numerously signed, "

The Lou-luu Ti>vsso£ a recent date ha* the following concorning euu.jralion : — "This is the phin and simple course, the way that Providence has opened to us, and the way that all our nnceoto/.-. camu into this country. It ia the way that England w.w made, and that the United States were made. If the labour question is to be considered in regard to fie well-being of the complainants thoinselves, or of their neighbours, or of all at home, or of the colonies, jm* of the Briti»h race altogether, there is only one answer. 'If a man wants work, let him go where it can bo got. If he wants a master, lft linn go wherj masters are to, be found. 'If he wants land, let him go where millions of acres are waiting to bo stocked or cultivated. If ho wants peace and quiet, let him go where he w ill not have to fight for an extra shilling. If be wants to be master himself, or landlord and tenant in one, let him go where a good estate can be easily purohased out of the savings of two or three years' senice. In a word let him go where he is wanted. There is no better law thun that; no bettor maxim of prudence 5 no better advice to be given by those who really care for a man and wish him well." A meeting of the residents of Onehunga was held in the Onehunga Choral Hall on Thursday, to obtain an expression, of public opinion relative to the Waikato railway question. Mi- F. M. P. Brookfield presided. The hall was crowded, about two hundred persons being preaeut, and resolutions of a similar nature to those passed at previous meetings where the subject has been considered, were passed. Several persons were present who were intent upon having plenty of fun at any cost, and consequently did all they could to annoy the speakers and interrupt the progress of the business of the meeting. At times sucli a disturbance iras caused as to drown the voices of the speakers. A person present wanted to discuss highway matters, but the meeting decided against him. In despite of noisy opposition and frequent interruptions, the resolutions brought before the meeting were well supported by the speakers, and carried without opposition. —Herald. l