THE NATIVE DIFFICULTY.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1088, 14 June 1879, Page 2

THE NATIVE DIFFICULT Y.

Newplymouth, Thursday. TE WHITI'S PARLIAMENT CONVENED. Te Whiti, at the last monthly sitting of his Parliament, adjourned, the meeting for twelve months, but since the arrival of the Constabulary, he has called his follqwers to meet again on the 17th inst., to discuss the situation. The Ploughmen have left Mr Courtney's land by order of Te Whiti, and removed the ploughs. Wellington, Thursday. It is reported that the Maoris have suspended the ploughing operations until after the coming meeting at Parihaka, when they expect further supernatural enlightenment from Te Whiti as to the course they should pursue. THE PATE A LANDS TO BE GIVEN BACK. Gisboene, Thursday. A gentleman received a telegram from a 'high official, stating that a portion of the confiscated lands will be given back to the Taranabi natives, m fulfillment of the promises made by Sir D. McLean, and Mr W> I*. Rees has been appointed by the Government to investigate the claims of the natives. Another person heard on Tuesday from goad authority m Wellington that the hostilities were considered almost inevitable. PATRIOTISM CRUSHING BOUNCE. Hawera, Thursday. There is a great change m the attitude of the natives m this locality. When the surveyors were turned off the Plains, Commissioner Williams plainly warned them of the consequences. They were told by pakeha-Maoris and interested parties that Government could not, and dare not fight. Now, seeing the grand rising to arms by the settlers, and preparations of the regulars throughout the Island, they are getting cowed. Some say, if they march on Parihaka, they will lie down, and not resist. Te Whiti will give up Hiroki for execution. They see that John Bull is awake, and that the game of bounce is played out. I fancy the whole thing will be settled without bloodshed. Still Hiroki must'be brought m, Parihaka destroyed, the iron horse pushed on, and redoubts erected. At Cape Egmont the natives made a. claim to accept as forfeit the reserves chosen by the Government, and their being placed on a satisfactory basis. Nothing but this action of the Government, and this admirable display of patriotism by the settlers of Taranaki could have checked the Maoris increasing m audacity, until murders would have been committed. Even now we must not relax m our work, for we have a crafty statesman and experienced warriors to deal with, and consequently must likewise be prepared for any emergency until all is settled. I have a strong belief that the Government will shortly achieve a great victory without bloodshed over the misguided fanatics. Our Volunteers roll up to drill, and will soon be thoroughly efficient. RESTLESSNESS OF THE HAWKE's BAY NATIVES. Napier, Thursday. The Maoris about Hawke's Bay appear very restless. Some of the country settlers think that if there is a rising m Taranaki some of the Hawke's Bay Natives will join the rebles. They have nearly, all been friendly to the Europeans m the past, but they have been so duped and swindled m several transactions about their lands, that they have become changed and sullen. Every preparation has been made here for an outbreak. There are about 130 Volunteers well armed ready to take the field m an hour's notice and thcro are 300 stand of arms ready to be given out, with 60,000 extra rounds of ammunition. A large quantity of additional ammunition is coming- up from Wellington. So far, the fear is confined to a few individuals, but some of these are supposed to be Avell acquainted with the native mind. It is also said that Te Rooti's emissaries are. m the province^

I T E WIIITI MAKES WARLIKE OVERTURES. Wiremu, an important chief of Poverty Bay, received a letter from Te Whiti, asking him to join m destroying the Europeans m Taranaki, but Wiremu and his tribe, with the exception of a few young warriors who want excitement, remain friends to the white's. 500 Volunteers could be raised m the district m 24 hours. MORE VOLUNTEERS OFFERING. Ohuistohttjboh, Thursday. The services of three detachments of the Christohurch Artillery were offered to the Government by Lieut. Grant Strange, through Col. Packe. * The Government replied they had great pleasure m receiving the patriotic and important offer, and, should any outbreak unfortunately taice place, the services of the detachments would be thankfully accepted. At last night's drill of the battery, the telegram from Government was read. Thirty signed for active service. The strength of the battery is sixty-four.