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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

fpBESS AGENCY.] OHAEAWAI, Monday. It is reported on good authority that a desperate fight has taken place to-day between the Maoris at Matarawa, near Kaikohe, Bay of Islands. The fight arose over a dispute about certain, survey lines. Eight are wounded, and one chief killed. Three pas are erected. It is supposed there will be a serious ending. Later. Four natives have been killed, and four seriously wounded. v Gkahamstown, Monday, 9.55 p.m Messrs Fuckey and Thomson arrived here about eight o'clock, and to the latter I am indebted for the following particulars of what occurred after we left yesterday : — Soon after the Vivid left Paeroa, Superintendent Thomson directed the Volunteers of the district to assemble quietly, aud without arms, at nine o'clock m the Public Hall. When all were m, the doors were closed, and he then informed them that he was instructed to take a force of men and make a night attack upon Pakara's settlement. He told them that he had secured a pilot for the river, and also a guide to show them the tracks, both being natives He explained his plan of attack, which was to take the force by steamer, and landing a portion of them some distance bftlow the kabiffa, give them time to get between the settlement and the bush, and so cut off their retreat. The steamer, with the remainder, was then to run up and cut off the retreat by canoes. The noise of the steamer, he considered, would attract the attention of the natives, and allow the land force to approach quite close. It was then his intention to go on shore with Mr Puckey and tell the natives that they had come for Pakara and Hepiha, and if they did not come quickly he would take them by force. Should the natives make any attempt to run away, the Volunteers and A.C. Force were to fire on them immediately. He proposed to starD at midnight, and make the attack at daybreak. To this all agreed. Unfortunately, however, no precautions were taken to prevent evesdrappers approaching the hall while Mr Thomson was addressing the men, and from what transpired afterwards, it is generally supposed that information was taken to Pakara of the whole affair. Between the meeting and the time of starting, the native who had engaged to act as pilot, began to make objections to going, pointing out that on the numerous bends of the river there were many opportunities for the n tives taking them by surprise and cutting them off altogether, and at last he absolutely refused to go. The guide also, who was one of the Ngatikoes, was taken possession of by his friends, who refused to let him go with tho par*r. Under these circumstances it was deemed advisable to postpone flic expedition until the morning, and tho men were dismissed. The first thing m the morning they again assembled, and Mr Thompson began to make preparations for starting. News however arrived wi th the information that Pakara has been reinforced by a number of discontented Piako natives, and that they were prepared to fight. Mr Puckey then urged that, m the face of these adverse circumstances, it would be most inadvisable to undertake I the expedition, and pressed Mr Thompson to give it up, saying that he considered it would only end m a waste of life. Mr Thompson then asked Mr Puckey to write ' out a memo of his objections, and send it to him. On receipt oF this memo. Mr Thomson forwarded it to Sub-Inspector Kwmy, ?rho concurred m what Mr Puckey stated. It was then agreed that Messrs Thompson, Puckey and Wilkinson should return to Grahamstown aud report the St&te of alfiura to Mr Slxeehan, This

eveuing Mr Wilkinson has been sent with j a letter to the Piako natives. It is understood that the culprits consent to bo tried by the chiefs of the Hauraki tribe, and if found guilty they will be given up. Word to this- effect has been sent to all the tribes, mid they will be gathered together as quickly as possible. STEPS. TO CAPTURE THE MAORIS. GRA.HAMSTOWN, Tuesday. A pigeon message for the jNative Minister, from Piako District, states that a party of friendly natives from that district, some of whom are supposed to have formed the belligerents at Ohinemuri, have been passed this morning, on their way to tho latter place, to arrest the culprits. Mr Sheohan goes up again by special steamer, soon after the nomination proceedings terminate, and,. if necessary, will take a force of Volunteers from here within twenty-four hours . He stated this at the nomination. A few days delay may result m handing over the culprits to justice, but a precipitate movement m the direction of tipprehending may only result m bloodshed, the end of which cannot bo forseen. Under these circumstances, the Native Minister deemed it prudent to accept the alternative which presented itself, however repugnant to his own feelings. With this view, messages have been despatched to Piako, Whakatikau, Cabbage Bay, Coromandel, aod other places, summoning the leading representatives of the different tribes together, to discuss the conduct of the Ngatihakos. HOKIANGA, Tuesday. A meeting of electors wa3 held here on Saturday night. There were over 40 present. Mr Yarborough was elected chairman. It was resolved unanimously to support Wiretnu Katene at the approaching election. A resolution was adopted calling iipon Mr John Williams to retire m Katene' s favor. A strong feeling was * shewn towards Mr John Luudon, a candidate, amongst both. Europeans and natives. Katene' s chance oi election is considered good. The Maori electors preponderate, there being 560 as against 516 Europeans. Of the latter a great number aro absent. Mr Lundon reckons on the Maori vote to return him, and is likely to be beaten with his own weapons. A strong working committee has been formed m the interests of Wi Eatene.

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Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi

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Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1123, 4 September 1879, Page 2

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Tapeke kupu
991

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1123, 4 September 1879, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1123, 4 September 1879, Page 2

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