SECOND EDITION Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 918, 11 May 1878, Page 1 (Supplement)

SECOND EDITION Waikato Times.

Waikato Times Office, Saturday, May 11, 3 a.m.

HIHUEANGI, SPECIAL. [The following was received by special messenger at 3 o'clock this morning, when our issue was nearly printed off] : — The meeting is over. It was patent to ,£ everyone that Paul's hint yesterday as to speaking plainly was fully understood by the Kingites. Every speaker, from the King downwards, to-day, being fully comprehensible. The bell, or Patu, was beaten, and all assembled by ten o'clock. When Tukaroto, or Tawhiao (as he is better known), the King, advanced from his people, close where Grey, Sheehan, and staff were seated, and spoke to this effect : I will explain, and commence at the last word 3poken yesterday. This is the end of my words. Listen. This the only; European who can settle matters dividing us. It is no use whatever for anyone to come after him (sticking his stick into the ground). This is Maungatawhiri. From thence, following windings of river to Taupo, Hauriki, into the sea, extending to Mokau. All men living on this side Mokau must be under my authority and their Kangatiras. You govern the other side. Another word : Any person who wants to make roads through my territory must have my authority. You must have my consent — mine only. Another word concerning the surveying of lands : I have been consulted to arrange that. I say, for the last time, I will not consent to any leasing or selling lands without my consent. I would like to be consulted alone on this matter, and no other person — that is all I have to say. Sir G. Grey : You must know you have brought forward a request I cannot grant, being utterly out of my power. I will mention what I can do if you agree.. You can have right to consent or otherwise to sale or lease of land m your own territory. The Government will assist you. They will give you 500 acres of land at Ngaruawatria, near grave of your father, and £500 a year will be allowed for your maintenance. I will build you a house at Kawhia to hold your meut- • ings m, and any further money necessary for the assistance of Government. Your choice of any lands m the hands of the Government on the banks of the Waipa you may select will be granted for the occupation of your people. Also, any allotments m the townships belonging to Government. You and I will go over the ground or select them from the map. They would become valuable reserves for your children. New roads that may be required through your territory you and I will arrange for their construction. As to survt'ys, none will be made without your consent. It is my wish to see your people occupy these lands m Waikato. I will give them back if you will agree to .my words. Those lands I will arrange with the Government to secure to you. These arc the only thing's I can do for you. Xc Tuhi : We have heard your words. The Committee shall decide. We 'knew yesterday that you alone could not decide everything. Sir G. Gre3 r : I will, if you like, put m writing 1 my propositions, so that m future my love for you may be shewn after 1 am gone 1 . I would like all questions to be settled this day. The Europeans are increasing fast m this island. I would wish to see the native race well and permanently established m comfort and prosperity before my death, as I am growing old. When young, I knew your grandfathers and fathers. Now, before I die, I would like to see you and your children living m happiness. I and Tawhiao would together . guide and place the whole tribe onlocalities you may select. Tawhiao ; My word is this — I will not forsake it. There is only one day to arrange matters between us. .This is my Parliament. I will not call another. Let all be settled to-day. • Sir George Grey : I also wish our Parliament to settle ifc to day. Tatua iSgakau spoke to a similar effect. sir George Grey : If you wish I will put my words m writing, so that you may consider them. iNgakau : Your words are m my heart, but you can write them it >ou pleaae. Paul Tuhaere : Have you anything more to bring forward while we are present here, as wo wish to go ; if you nave no s, Nga-kau, you can go it' it pleA363 you. The Premier then pub his propositions m writing, aud haiided them to the King, who received them, and this c.included the meeting. Mr Gra<e acted as interpret or to Sir George Grey. The Hanhaus then had a meeting of their own, Hauhauru (Ngatiraaniapofco) protesting that 'Ngaksm spoke too big for nis position. JSgakau retorted that he was the King's mouthpiece. Where was one who could stand up and tauat him while ho held that position ? JNo one answered him. Religious matters then occupied their attention. After the meeting Tawaiao dived with Mr JSheehau. The party will not* return until tomorrow.