THE NATIVE EJECTION CASE.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1638, 4 January 1883, Page 2

THE NATIVE EJECTION CASE.

The hearing of this case was resumed at Cambridge yesterday, before the Resident Magistrate (Mr Northcroft), and Mr Wells, J.P., Mr W. M. Hay appearing for the prosecution and Mr E. Hesketh for the defence. The only witness examined was a native woman named Ani Whata, who deposed that the land occupied by the natives had not been purchased by Mr Walker, although offered to him. She was living on it because Mr Walker had not paid the rent for the lease. She also deposed to the particulars of the alleged assault. Considerable time was consumed in discussing the matter of interpreting the evidence. The witness said she did not understand what the interpreter, Mr Tizard, said, and counsel strongly urged the Court to take measures for providing two efficient interpreters. The Magistrate said lie had no' power, and counsel eventually telegiapliod to the Minister of Justice, laying tiie matter before him, but received no roply yesterday. Two interpreters were, however, temporarily engaged and the case proceeded. On the conclusion of the examination of the witness Ani Whata, the case was adjourned till 10 a.m. to-day.