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

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Pongakeiiu, Sunday Night. The PiObS Association reports : — Until this morning, native news has been very quiet here, but Mi' Bryce'tmove to Panhaka with the troops to-da\ caused great excitement m the Pungarehu camp, and from early mointho A..C. were flitting about getting ready for the expected fray. The Rahotu catnp \vtequally busy, inasmuch as they wen jnder orders to march at daylight, <md join the troops from Punsrarhu. Shortly after seven the A 0. and New Plymouth Cavalry and Rifles marched from th< latter camp at 6.45 a.m., the constabulary band playing as they left. The fact of .in order being, on Friday night, issued thai all sperial correspondent* would nit Inallowed to accompany the troop*-, or, in the event of any of them beinu; found there they would be immediately arrester! and detained for a space of 21 hour-", cauHed some indignation among the Pres»> men, and during that day several members of the Pres^ interviewed Col. Roberts, but were unable to get permission to go to Parihaka. Some ot the correspondentwere determined, if possible, to q lin admittance to Parihaka, and at daybreak this morning a party of five gentlemen, including the special correspondent of the Lyttelton Times, Mr Hamilton of the Lyttelton Times, the special correspondent of tbe Press Ansociation, Capt. Dawson, and Mr Barclay of the Government Survey Department (the latter gentleman acting as guide), left for Parihaka by a track which brought them to the rear of Parihaka after a rough walk of two hours. On reaching the spot, three were left on the hill in rear, and the specials proceeded on to Parihalca. The intention was that on the specials being arrested, those behind would be able to communicate with the telegraph office and send any information I that could be obtained. On reaching Parihaka the speoials were well received by the natives, who did not appear at all concerned as to the approaching visit or the soldiers. On a close inspection of Parinaka, it was seen that there were about 2500 natives present, including women and children. The natives were squatting in a marae, and had been there aince 12 o'elook on Friday night, they having be«n informed that the soldiers were to visit the pah about daylight. Tbe weather was exceedingly warm, and the constabulary and volunteers were rather exhausted from their tramp in heavy marching order. The natives appeared, very clean, and a large proportion of ch^m wore white feathers as a head drees. The Maoris had pulled down one of their fences so as to allow room for the troops to enter into the pah. and had 500 loaves prepared so as to provide the men. with food. Early in the morning, a chief of th* Ngaruwas addressed the assemblage, and cautioned them not to use any violence. Tohu followed in a similar strain, and said that no matter what force was used against them, they were not to strike, not even with a stick. From a hill in front of Parihaka the A.C. 1 were seen approaqhing, (at 7.25 a.m.,) they having been joined by the Voluti'teera from Rahotu, who came by way of Paripara." The troops on reaching Kupara separated, one body, comprised chiefly of volunteers, took the left with thejrear, and the mainbjdy continued to inarch on Parihaka direct. The special correspondents already mentioned, seeing

tho men, approaching near the scene of supposed action, engaged the services of an interpreter, Mho is also a special, and by those means gained full admission to the pah. Tohu wished them to sit beside him, but this being out of the question a whare from where, full observations could be made was otfeml them, and the offer was accepted. The fir->t body of men was seen advancing over the slope to the .W. of the pah at 8.30 in the morning, and making a gap m the fence "f one of the nutivo plantations approached the pih, but on gaining the high ground to i he west of id halted, and awaited the advance of the main body. Immediately this body was observed by natives about 200 young children were sent to the high ground in front of Panbaka, and danced a haki. From tho excellent time kept by children (whose ayrea ranged from 8 to 14) in these movements, it wa-> apparent that they had been trained specially for tho purpose. The staff turned on to the road leading to Parikaka at 8.30, and the children turned their attention to them, performing as they had done to the others. On a small rise in front of P.iiihaka the staff halted, and waited for the Armed Constabulary to approach. The whole then came on towards the pih, headed by tho Armed Constabulary Bkirmishers. At 9 o'clock tho skirmishers of tho A.C. had tiken up a position on a hill immediately above the native burial ground, and were accompanied by the lion. Messrs Kolles'on and Bryce. Tho former was on foot while the latter was mounted on a white hoise. At 5 minutes past 9 the four companys of A C. had reached the foot of the hill and then J'ohu commenced to address the native assemblage. Hi•itteianoos were of short duration, and wpre inaudible to the reporters. Captain Gudsreon and Newell were now advancing to the fiont of Pmhaka with a company of A (J. Tho Maoris still kept thei. squatting- posture, with the exception of some young girls who were enjoying themst-lves with skipping ropes, tind Kime of the boys who were playing in front of tho pah. Noue appealed the lo iht afraid it the apuio.U'h. ot tho eon-Uhulary. A <e\v minutes later the him. Mr Biy>>e, Col. Uobeits and sfc.tff reached thosquaieoi " marae", but almost immediately proceeded to the rear of Paiih.uca, where the constabulary weie ported. The Arnui d \>nsta,bulary when opposite the house wliirsii was built for Hh Excellency the Governor, should ho have visit Panhaka, h-ilted, and the volunteers to tho ie<ir of Patihak.i now closed in, but still kept, on ,tho hi^h giouud. At 9. 35 Major Tuke and Mr Butler (SecreUy to Mr Biyce), came into tho pah. The former gentleman addressing the natives ba.irl : " we have come to hear To Whiti's reply to the proclimition i^ued to him " After an interval of five minutes, and there being no teply Mijor Tuke read the Riot Act '•ilhng 1 all the natives to dispense. Tho Act was translated into the native tongue by Mr Butler, after win oh both gentlemen iotned. The natives did not appear to tike any interest in the leading of the Aut. At It) u'cl )i k some excitement, was ciused in the pih when tho < onstabulaty were to be seen retracing their steps to the front of P.irih.ika. Tho n itivcs evidently thinking- tho A C. bad come tor tho purpose of dispeisinir them c tiled on tlieir fiicndb and relations who were lo»teiinsf about the pah Lj assemble which was immcdntely done. Fioin the wh.ixe where the reporters had taken up thenposition it was rather difficult to watch the movements of the various companies but it offered ovo»y facility for obseiviugeverything that took place between the hon. Mr Bryce and the natives. Tohu again addressed his people, sayiDg " Let the man who has raised the war do his work this day ; let neither woman, cook or man cook stir we have plenty of food, let none of us stir least any of us be absent ; be jjatient and steadfast and even if the bayonet comes to your breast, don't iesist" The companies who were on the West descended and took up a po>it.ion in rear of Panhaka. At this time a complete line around Parih ika, with the exception of the last t-ide had been formed and at 22 minutes to 11, Cript'iius G-udjreon and Newell with the ariestiuy patty (with handcuffs) of \.C. marched to position to left of the Marae where the natives were squally. Major Tuke called ■m Mr Butler t© point him out (meaaiu> Tohn). Captain Gudfreon. said Grey of numbei 6 company would be hai^dy in pointing out Tohu. Mr Iluisthouss (interpreter), acting on instruction-, c tiled upon Te Whiti to come and stand in his (Mr Bryc.e's) oieseuce. Te Wh'ti replied that the hon Mes >rs Bryec and Rolleston must uom'J t" urn Mr Bryse through the interpreter, refused to to Te v\ hid, and --aid X mist come to where he stood (near the 'raveyard) T< Wiiifi had nothinpr to do uifc go to hun. Te Whiti replied, '• 1 h.tvo nothing but jrood * orilsin my mouth ■or him or any one.' 1 Mi Bryce, replying *'iid, " From your good wishi-a I fe"l m- | 'lined to h< nour your wi^h to enme to a c you. Make a good road, therefore, for | the pa-sago of my horse through you neople, and I will come to you.'" 'IV Whiti : " But somo of my children niiirht ','.-t hurt." 3Mr Bryce: "No, this i.s ,i quiet horse." Te Wbiti : "I do not think it good you "hould come on horseback among my children. If Mr Bryce wants to talk with me, let him come on foot." Mr Bryce: "The days for talk intr are over." Te Whiti: " Wuen did you find rhat out ?'' Mrß-yce: "Since rhia morning." Te Whiti : '* I have nofhmg morn to say." This conversation was carried on through the interpreter (Mr Hursthouse). At Tl 30 a.m., the oider was given for the arresting party to advance. The natives immediately cleared a passage for the men, and the party advancing to wh"re Te Whiti was seated, arrested him without the slightest resistance whatever. When the men reached Te "Whiti, Col. Roberts called to them, "Let htm walk if he will." Te Whiti walked quietly with four A.C. to where Mr Bryce and the officers were stationed ; his wife walked through the file with him. Tohu and Hiroki were taken in a similar manner. The large assemblage of natives looked on calmly, and scarcely a word was spoken. Te Whiti and Tohu were not hand -cuffed, but Hiroki was. The arresting party retired at 11. 35 a.m. Te Whiti when under arrest spoke to hi", people and asked them to be Btout-hearted and patient. He said this ia not mj work, but comes from the hearts of the Europeans." Tohu followed and said, " This is the doings of war. Be not; sorry ; turn away the sorrowfnl heart froip you ; we go away as fools, as mis-, taken men ; we looked for peace and we find war ; be steadfast ; keep to peaceful works ; be not dismayed ; h'tve no f ar." Te Whiti said, " Let your dwelling be good in this place. Work such as this meaning soldieiH.'' is frustrated this day." Te Whiti and Tohu accompanied with their wives, were then conveyed to the redoubt at Pung-i-re.hu under an escort of the New Plymouth Mounted Hifle*. Hiroki was sent to the redoubtlater intheday. Itnow being time for mesa nearly all the visitors returned to Pungarehu, leaving the natives ' still squaring ia the mare After Te Whiti and Tohu had left for the redoubt, X.no, an agei c v iief from Taranaki, addres-ed the native*, He. advised the people to continue in the same work as re Whiti and Tohu had ordered them, even if they were all Hr-ested on the land which had been hauded down to them by their ancestors. During- the afternoon the honorabls Mr Bryce in the name of the Cj|ueen fctmujce^ $c volunteers i

officers and men, for their valuable services. Later in the day a party visited the pah but had nothing fresh to report. The hon. Messrs. Bryce and Eolleston returned to Pungarehu camp about 4 p.m. Mr Bryce was unable to state at what time the prisoners will be forwarded to Wellington as it would reqaflfe.* strong 1 escort, and he was of opiniop, -wfc not many men could be spared from camp .tt present. All the A.O. and volunteers ivillreauinintheneighbourhood of the pan for few days. The accommodation for visitors to Pungarehu is quite inadequate to the demand. A bed of any kind can't be obtained, Several gentlemen leave for Pdriluka at daylight. While the troopf were marching to Parihaka several correspondents wero turned baok and in one or two instanoes were ordered under arrest and esoorted to the rear. It is stated natives will recommence fencing acro&s the road to-morrow.