REMOVAL OF THE HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMED CONSTABULARY from CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1829, 27 March 1884, Page 2

REMOVAL OF THE HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMED CONSTABULARY from CAMBRIDGE.

Considerable surprise, not altogether unmixed with indignation, was manifested at Cambridge on Tuesr'ay evening when it became known that the visit of Col. Reader, Commissioner, was in connection with the removal of the head-quarters of the Armed Constabulary from Cambridge. It lias now been decided to establish head quarters at Alexandra, on the frontier of the King Country, the Native Minister, we presume, being desirous of concentrating his forces at the point where he believes they are most required. It is thought that the construction of the new Alexandra-Kawhia road has had something to do with the change, and that the Native Minister is about to have the road constructed by constabulary labour. During the hon. Mr Mitchelson's visib to Waikato, we think he promised the deputation from the Piako County Council that the new Rotorua road would receive the attention of the Gov n-nment, and that a number of constabulary would be told off to keep it in good repair, and make improvements where required. This change, however, does not look like the fulfilment of Mr Mitchelson's promise, as all the constabulary, including the repairing party at present engaged on the road, will be removed to Alexandra. We understand that immediate representations will be made to the Government on the matter. The present change, • we think, may be taken as indicating some new move or development in the policy of the Native Minister.