THE WEST COAST NATIVES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Opunake, Friday.
Yesterd vy 200 natives, headed by Titokowin v, were turned back. To-day they came again, with a like result. Titokowaru asked Col. Roberts, through the interpreter Captain Messenger, what wib the difference of allowing a- certain number to pass through, and debarring a lot. He was told ho had received an answer to the enquiry on a previous occasion. Titokowa.ru then beckoned his followers to turn back, when he addressed the natives. They have now plenty of food, and as they aie not permitted trt pass thiongh to Pauhaka, Te Whiti has sent a large present of apples and other luxuries down this way. It is also said that he has sent down some money. Pakehas heie .still talk of feasting the Maoris, and substantial promises of bread, meat, and beer have already be?n received.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1830, 29 March 1884, Page 2
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144THE WEST COAST NATIVES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Opunake, Friday. Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1830, 29 March 1884, Page 2
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