KAWHIA.

Waikato Times, Volume XX, Issue 1692, 10 May 1883, Page 2

KAWHIA.

On the return of Tawliiao from liis tour he was niet by a large number of Maoris, in company with some of the most infill* > cntial chiefs in the district. The usual Maori Lorero on such occasions was of course held. Mattei'3 of considerable interest and value to the Maoris in goueral were discussed thereat. Tawhiao was most particular in getting all the details of Mr Bryce's visit duringhis absence. Fora time he appeared to disapprove of the action of Hone Wetere and others, who were the means of having such a hearty welcome accorded to the Native Minister. Such a favourable light was, however, thrown on the whole proceeding, and the good that was likely to ultimately arise from it, that before the argument was ended he admitted that after all it was probably for the best that things had taken the turn they had done during his absence. The question of the continuation of the Raglan and Kawhia road was also spoken of. Tho Maori king, in answer to the enquiry whether he would object to us being continued to Kawhia, said that tho Europeans had already commenced it, and would no doubt see that it waa finished. The bearing of Tawliiao and his people toward the Europeans is at the present time of the most friendly description, and for the general welfare not only of this district but of the whole colony, let us hope for a long dura* tion of it. Wo have now three stores here, two on the north side of the hai hour and one on tho south bide. Accommodation is also provided for travellers at ft boardinghou c which is near the site of tho new township. There have been three steamers in lately, each bringing * fair amount of cargo. With the increased facilities which nra now offered for the disposal of {irain, there is no doubt a large area of ground will be sown in wliwit next year by the native population. A change of seed will probably be ptooured, which will have tho effect of improving the quality of the wheat produced. The land is everything that could be wished for. and, with improved cultivation, should grow splendid main crops.— [Own Correspondent, May Bth.]