[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Last Night.
Wi Parata, formerly the Maori member of the Government, had an interview to-day with the Governor in reference to the Parihaka case, aud the position of Te Whiti and the other prisoners. Mr Alex. McDonald, native interpreter, accompanied Wi Parata, who appealed to the Governor, as the representative of the Queen, to interfere and see justice done to the natives. His Excellency pointed out that he could not take any action except by the advice of his Ministers, and that it would be improper for him to express any opinion within the colony. Of course he might be required to report what his opiuions were to his superiois at home. Subsequently Wi Parata saw Mr Robert Stout, with a view of retaining his legal services for Te Whiti and the other prisoners. Mr Stout expressed his readiness to take their case up if they desired it themselves. There seems a doubt whether Te Whiti or the others will accept of any legal assistance. Wi Parata is communicating vith them on the subject. Mr Rolleston went south to-night.
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Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1466, 24 November 1881, Page 2
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185[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Last Night. Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1466, 24 November 1881, Page 2
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