CONCLUSION OF THE NATIVE MEETING.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 628, 30 May 1876, Page 2

CONCLUSION OF THE NATIVE MEETING.

The meeting between the Defence Minirfer and the King and principal chiefs is at an end, and though it was not permitted to the gentiles of the outer court to be present at the mysteries within the temple, vet enough is known to give every assurance that the results have been most iutidfjictory. So much so indeed that Sir Donald McLean has liimself said that he lias accomplished more- than either his Government or himself hoped for. What has taken place will not transpire till the meeting of Assembly. Our special reporter returned last night, and from him we learn that there is not one word of truth in the report tbatadenund made for the restoration of Wadcato or indeed of any portion of it. Throughout, the Maoris were most cordial and friendly from the King downwards towards the whole of the Europeun party, and more than friendly, affectionately respectful, in their reception and treatment of the Defence Minister From first to last the reception of the oflici.il party lias b?en characterised by a courtly ,md at the same time cordial and open handed exhibition of native hospitality. The Defence Minister and staff left Alexandra at 5 p.m. last night for Cambridge "by ste.nner. via the Wuipa and Waikuto livers.