Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1459, 8 November 1881, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Equal and exact justice to all men, Of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. Here shdl l the Press the People's right maintain Unawcd by influence and tmbribed by gain.

TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 1881.

The Parihaka campaign has resulted in a "bloodless victory," and the two "arch-conspirators" Te Whiti and Toiiu, together with the more notorious Hiroki, are now safe within the grasp of the law. The whole thing was accomplished with so much ease and rapidity, that we are, at the first blush, disposed to question the soundness of the judgment which dictated the elaborate, and as it would now appear, unnecessary preparations made for the occasion. That is a feeling or opinion readily dispelled upon more mature deliberation. The disaffection was deep rooted, of long standing, and in view of the numerous concessions made for its removal, Government was justified in interpreting the conduct of the natives to mean something more serious than the "silent protest" or " peaceful resistance" some people would have us believe. Indeed, they were justified in anticipating the very worst consequences, and having made up their minds to strike a blow at the root of the evil, neglect on their part to adopt extreme precautions would have been reckless, if not, culpable. Although Te Whim's protestations of peace have turned out correct, we question very much if they were at any time very sincere. Had he, as he professed, no design or intention of resorting to the " arbitrament . of arms," what plea, can be set up for his determination to withstand every effort made to get his grievances, real or imaginary, repressed, by the more peaceful process. Great allowance, ire know, must be n?a4* for the untutored state of the Maori mind. ' They must, to , some, .extent,

be still influenced by their own traditions, laws, and ancient usages, and it is not to be expected that we can clearly comprehend the operatio,ns of the native mind in all its Tvlations thereunto. We freely admit the argument, but after making every allowance for its force and effect we still maintain the conduct o£ these Parihaka natives had gone beyond human endurance, and that Government was justified in viewing it in its gravest possible consequences. Had the natives seen the smallest symptom of vacillation or want of preparation, judging from the past as well as by surrounding circumstances, there is too much reason for believing we should to-day have had a very different tale to tell. Altogether, we are warranted in assuming the proceeding has been well planned, and to that fact, and that fact alone, is to be attributed the success that has thus far attended it. So much for what is past. An equally important question arises as to what is to come. The law, of course, will vindicate itself in the ca&e of Hiuoki, who will be remembered as the murderer of a surveyoi', which took place some two or three years ago. How Tb "VViiiti, and his lieutenant, Tonu, are to be disposed of, is not by any means so plain. A telegraphic correspondent of the Ileni ld (Auckland) talks in yesterday's issue about sending them to New Plymouth to be tried under the "Special Act of 1880." We can only imagine the " Special Act " here referred to means " The Maori Prisoners Act" of that session. That Act has expired beyond the slightest hope of revival. At the outset its operations were limited to the Ist October of last year, " unless the Governor was satisfied that it was necessary to extend it beyond that date " in which case he was authorised by proclamation " from time to time to extend its operations for any period of time not exceeding three mouths at one time." Then follows the proviso which extinguishes it completely : " Provided always that no such proclamation shall have any force or effect, after the close of the next session of Parliament." In that case the Special Act becomes worthless. To try them at common law would afford a good chanc3 for escaping altogether, or escaping with a very light term of imprisonment. Mishaps of that kind are not to be thought of. The real success of the whole movement depends upon the complete isolation of these two men from the native tribes brought under their sway, and unless that be accomplished all the trouble and expense into which the coiony has been plunged, will be useless.

It is, we are told, reported pro- j ceedinga of " ouster " are about being in- I stitut^d against Messrs Graham and : Fergusson, Galling upon, them . to show cause why they should not be deponed i from the seat held by them 4 in the ai•kato County Council, The plea to be set up is, that no place of nomination was ■provided in the district as required by the Apfc^theittofc bein^ fchafc the nomination pf these g«»p«mgn took place in the

Mr J. S. Edgeciunbe, returning officer for the Hamilton riding;, county ot Waipa, notifies tint Mr Samuel bteele has been duly elected to the office of councillor for the above riding. Parties indebted to Mr N. R. Cox are requested to settle then accounts at once in order to save legal proceedings. Messrs W. J. Hunter and Co. will hold their ne\t Ohaupo cattle sale on the 17th November. Mes&rs Cornelius Day, Robert Lamb, and Tames Lmdsav haw* been duly nominated for the office of councilor for the Newcastle riding. A meeting of ratepayers of the Hamilton highway district will be held at the office of the board, Waikato Timn buildings, on the 26th Novembei, te stopping roads In response to a numerously-signed requisition //' the Cambi idife railway, Mr Thomas Wells, chairman C.N I' H..15 , Ins convened a meeting to be hold in the Public Hall, Cambridge, on the 15th inst. Mr James McPherson, returning officer for the Cambudge riding, notifies that Mi 'lhos Wells has been duly elected a member tor the above riding. The quarterly licensing raeetiug for the districts of Raglan and Kawlna, will be held at the Court-house, Raglan, on the 6th August The new pure cash system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been .1 great success in Sydney and Melbourne and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery millinery, and clothing at such prices tor cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bear aportionofthe loss should the year's business prove uns.itisfactoiy. Garhck and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding , \nd generai house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will be maiked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is j»rw and cheaply bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick AND Cr \nwkll, City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queenstreet, Auckland