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THIS TARANAKI AFFAIR.

New Plymouth, Eriday,

The Parihaka Paviiament is over, and the natives have all returned to their homes. Various interpretations of the visions referred to at the meeting are in circulation but all are agreed that Te Wliiti is a fanatic, enjoying the belief that his dreams will be realised. He says that there will bo no more fighting on any account whatever. Many of his followers who believed in him have lost faith on account of his wild prophecies not being fulfilled, and have deserted him. It is said that the ploughing of Courtney's land will be completed, in order to test the intentions and power of the Government on the confiscation question, but that no other trespasses will be committed. It is generally believed that the strong, attitude assumed by the Government, and, at,the same time their desire to give the natives their lawful rights, will soon weaken the influence of the Parihaka fanatic. THE PLOUGHING To BE CONTINUED. Otaki, Saturday. The Parihaka meeting is over, and was the largest yet held. Te Whiti and Tohu have instructed their people not to shed blood, but to scatter themselves over the land,, and plough all vacant places. A messenger is now here from Sir George Grey with a letter, but the purport is unknown. The natives are all obstinate and firmer believers in Te Whiti than ever. Many new houses have been erected in the settlement, which has increased considerably. MORE REINFORCEMENTS. Wellington, Friday.' The Stella leaves on Monday next with fifty Armed Constabulary for Taranaki. THE SETTLERS BUNDLE THE MAURIS OFF. Hawera, Saturday. I have just returned from Inspection of the ploughing operations. The natives are very and jocular. They have finished operations for to-day on Livingstone's land. Additional ploughs will b8 at work to-morrow, probably at McLean's, also at Mokaia, between this and Carlyle. Te Manui, the outlaw, is amongst the ploughmen. They are cool, daring fellows, and say they will plough in Hawera soon, and then take our houses from ns. They have left their drays and ploughs on Livingstone's farm, which is now in a dreadful mess. Many settlers are for taking the law into their own hands. Saturday evening.

The settlers are taking prompt action. To-morrow, at 12 o'clock, they will move the Maoris gently and firmly from Livingstone's lawn. Such insolence will not be brooked. If the Government cannot break Te Whiti's mana, the settlers will do so.

The two teams with ploughs on Livingstone's land, are guarded by fifteen Maoris, and they are ploughing up tho lawn in front of the house. The Maoris who returned from seem more infatuated with the supernatural assumption of Te Whiti than ever. They intend to push on ploughing operations in the district. The settlers may expect to hear any morning that ploughmen are in their paddocks. They need not be alarmed if they do so. They intend to use no force, and no white man will be harmed. All the Maoris who do not acknowledge the divine right of Te Whiti to rule, are outlawed. The settlers are not alarmed, hut would like to see the movement stopped, or who shall say what it will lead to. The Maoris have a bullook and plough at Kaupokonui, ready to prooeed to work on a word from Parihaka. Te Whiti talks parables at the meeting, and then consults his leading mon after. He does not act merely on his own judgment, but is guided in a great measure by some of the cleverest men in New Zealand. The Mawis h,a.YG got hold, of tho Suprejaa

Court idea of Sir George Grey, confusing him with the Governor. They say, the Governor, says the most we can do with them for ploughing the land, ts to sue them for trespass, and the land is theirs, while we are interlopers.

THE SETTLERS MEDITATING ACTION. Welltnoton, Sunday. We,' N. Z. Herald,' have been favoured by the Government with the following telegrams;—

Hawera, Saturday. The Premier, Wellington: The settlers are very much excited. They talk of turning the Maoris off to-morrow. The settlers met here at 10 p.m. last night. I have the wire kept open.—Middlemas. Hawera, Saturday.—The Premier Wellington: I have been asked to attend a public meeting. The settlers are very much excited, and determined to take some action. I think they will oppose the natives entering on the lands of settlers, or cart the ploughmen and their ploughs across the Waingongoro. There were 15 men and 2 ploughs at work on Livingstone's land to-day. Some of the i natives there have warrants out against them for theft and other offences. I r recommended that these warrants be exe- \ cuted. There are reports that the natives *.. threaten to plough near Hawera and Mokoia.—C. Beown. , THE PREMIER'S ADDRESS. Wellington, Sunday.—Major Brown, Hawera: Thank Mr Middlemas for telegram to me. I am sorry to hear the settlers araexoited. Thisisunneccessary, for I understand there are men of signal courage and determination amongst them. Anything done under excitement in a time of disturbance is badly done, and something takes place which always leaves reason for lasting regret. I believe also there is such strength in Hawera, that the place can protect itself against any immediate danger .without difficulty. Had I been able to travel I would at once go up there. From ignorance of many circumstances, I cannot now pretend to make complete directions to those on the spot, whose responsibility must therefore rest upon the authorities, but the best interpretation shall be put on what they do. I understand there are warrants againts some of the natives ploughing for theft and other offences. It must rest with the authorities on the spot to to determine whether the strength at Hawera and other circumstances, render it prudent to execute these warrants, and whether it is most advisable to do that, or simply prevent the Maoris from going on the land, to warn them of the land, and if they did not go, to move them and their ploughs without insult, and quietly, from the land. I have no doubt that your own prudence will, with the full knowledge you have of all the circumstances, point out : the best course for you to take; but you should let the settlers understand that the great thing is to bring on no unnecessary disturbance. Measures will be taken to ensure the permanent peace of the country, and if this can be done without bloodshed and evils which follow from an unnecessary war, all we can desire will be gained. Some of the natives represent that what they are doing is only to call attention to wrongs which they state they Lave ior years suffered in reference to lands promised them as compensation. Others undoubtedly are doing it under the" orders of a fanatic, and there is no telling to what length fanaticism will proceed. 'J'his is no new thing. Nearly similar circumstances took place in the County of Kent in my youth, and resulted in much loss of life. You should let the settlers understand that there are no negotiations whatever going on with. Te Whiti, and that we are quite free to take any course we think necessary! that they may rely upon everything possible to be done to secure their safety, and that I feel sure they will act with calmness with a view to their own welfare and the good of the colony generally. The wire will be kept open all day so that the settlers may keep me advised as to matters.—G. Gbey. THE N *TIVEB THKUST OFF THE LAND. Hawera, June 22, 10.30 a.m.—Premier, Wellington: Settlers have removed the ploughmen, teams, and carts from Livingstone farm to the other side of the Waingongoro.' There was only a slight tussel by a native with one of them. The naties say they will return.—C. Beown, CO. Hawera, Sunday, 2.15 p.m.—Premier, Wellington: The report is incorrect that the natives were ploughing Normanby. The natives with the ploughmen, carts, and teams that were removed across the Wiiingongoro were increased in number to about 60, and then dispersed. The • settlers used no more force than was • necessary for their removal. The warrant ■ I think had better not be executed yet against the ploughmen guilty of theft, &c—C. Beown, C.C. TE WHITI REFUSKS A COMMISSION. New Plymouth, Saturday. Mr James Mack ay and Mr Thompson, who were deputed by fcie George Grey to visit Parihaka, and to offer Te Whiti personally the same proposals as were contained in the telegrams mentioned by the, prophet, went to the village, and had a long conversation with Te Whiti, but no satisfactory result was attained. Te Whiti steadfastly adhered to what he had stated, that the time for Courts of Commission had passed. Immediately after they left, preparations were at once made by the natives to make their mark on land across the Waingongoro, where they commenced ploughing. This morning, fifteen natives brought their , ploughs to Mr Livingstone's land at Hawera, and commenced ploughing. Against Ngatei Te Manui there is a warrant out, for some deed committed at Opunake, and also for escaping from the police, and it was Te Kanoe who assisted in the escape. Both these men are in the party. The settlers are going to take matters into their own hands, and bundle . the men off the land. It is said that if • the natives come on any land this side, they will meet with rough treatment if the Government does not attempt to stop the aggression. " iEoLEB' says that a rev. gentleman, with an excellent opinion of himself, meeting an acquaintance the other day, said, with a somewhat lofty air, "Ah, what are you doing now ?" The gentleman interrogated, who has lately undertaken an insurance agency, replied, " Oh, I have gone into much the same business as yourself." "What is that—how is ' that? I don't understand." "Well, you see, I am an insurance agent—we both insure against fire. There is, certainly, this difference, my guarantees are always earned out—can you say as much for yours?'' The conversation was not prolonged. '

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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1092, 24 June 1879, Page 2

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THIS TARANAKI AFFAIR. Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1092, 24 June 1879, Page 2

THIS TARANAKI AFFAIR. Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1092, 24 June 1879, Page 2

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