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for them by the Government, and intimating that if they did not do so the lands they occupy will " pass away from them for ever." 2. It was not expected that this summons would be complied with, and the Government has been busily employed during the past fortnight in despatching companies of Volunteers to the West Coast to reinforce the Armed Constabulary already stationed there. For this movement not even my formal approval was required; but I was advised to issue a Proclamation calling out certain Volunteer corps for active service, which would have the effect of placing them under military discipline. It was explained to me, that the forces were for the most part already gone, and that the Ministers possessed, and meant to exercise, the power to move and employ bodies of local troops without any reference, of even a formal character, to myself. As it was manifestly desirable that the forces, if called out, should be under military discipline, I had no hesitation in signing this Proclamation, of which a copy is enclosed. A similar Proclamation was a few days subsequently issued in regard to some additional corps. 3. This morning Parihaka was occupied by the colonial forces, without the slightest resistance on the part of the Maoris, and I have just learned by telegram that Te Whiti and others have been arrested, though on what charge I am not aware —probably that of making use of seditious language on the 17th September. 4. The gravity of these events is so considerable, that I prefer to reserve all comment on them for a special report, to be more carefully prepared than is possible before the departure of the outgoing mail. I have, &c., The Secretary of State for the Colonies, &c. Aethue Goedon. P.S.—I have just learnt from Mr. Hall that Te Whiti and Tohu have been arrested on the charge of using seditious language. The third man, Hiroki, is charged with a murder committed by him in 1877, and a warrant has long been out against him. —A. H. G.

Gazette, Nos. 89 & 96.

No. 11. His Excellency Sir A. H. Gobdon to the Secbetaey of State for the Colonies. (No. 74.) Mi Loeb, — Government House, New Zealand, sth November, 1881. I have the honor to enclose, for your Lordship's information, the copy of a telegram conveying the report of a speech delivered by Te Whiti a few days before the occupation of Parihaka by the colonial forces. I have, &c., The Eight Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, &c. A. Goedon.

Enclosure.. Hon. J. Hall, "Wellington. Pungarehu, Ist November, 1881. Pollowtng is report of Te Whiti's speech to-day : "My word to the tribe. I will cut up my basket of bread for this assembly, and the dogs shall eat of the crumbs. This is for our striving during the past. This day was appointed to complete the work for all time. I prayed for you for many years. Satan desires to sift you as wheat. There are two roads, one to life and one to death. God said, in the days of Noah, the earth will be destroyed; build an ark, or all will perish. Noah did as he was commanded, and this was an example for us to follow. God said to Lot, depart from the city; leave your houses and goods, for he who turns back shall die, and the city shall be burnt. This is an example for us to follow. God said to Moses, do not strive against me, or you will die; by faith only can this tribe be saved. This also is an example to us. Our salvation to-day is stoutheartedness and patience. Do not think I have anything to conceal from you. The dark works we did formerly belong to a past time. "We are all blind now. We thought we saw, but did not, and some one else is the director for these days. There is nothing to fear this day. Although we strain every nerve we cannot escape by flight; nor can a man escape by following the evil inclinations of his heart. Tou must believe in my teaching, or you will die. There are many days for repentance. He who seeks life shall die, and he who seeks death shall live. Let us all remain here at Parihaka, which came from heaven, and none shall be taken. lam talking of the present, not of the future. Do not think I am fighting against men, but rather against the devil and all wickedness, that he may be destroyed. Let us not use carnal weapons. Listen. Do not let us seek that which is lost—not look back to what is left. This is a day of teaching to this assembly of what shall guide us in future. The ark by which we are to be saved to-day is stout-heartedness, and flight is death. Let this sink into the ears of all, even the children. There is to be nothing about fighting to-day, but the glorification of God, and peace on the land. Many generations wished to see this day; but we, a blind, small, and a despised people, have been chosen and glorified this day. God listened to Satan of old, and we should hear Him to-day. Obey God, and glorify Him ; do not be distracted by the shouting, laughing, and gathering together. We were told formerly to fight, but not against men. My gun of to-day is not my gun of former years. Ail fighting is now to cease. Do not follow your own desires, lest God's sword fall upon you. Forbearance is our ark of safety to-day. In the past you have been scattered, but the scattering is over. As Moses explained to his people, so I now explain to you. I have only to exhort you to patience and moderation ; there is no one else to direct us to the truth. Listen. Things ordained for us this year will not be apportioned to-day ; let there be no anxiety in your minds. Tohu has nothing new to say to-day ; we shall continue as we are. Let those who go in darkness continue, and those who are in the light remain there. The canoe by which we are to be saved is forbearance. It has been prepared by Tohu during past months and years, and is now launched, and will bear us safely through all tempests. It will save us all. The land we spoke of is the old land; but if we choose a new land we shall be saved. To-day we are assembled to be sifted as wheat. God will not be pleased with fighting, but with praising His name. Be forbearing to the utmost against all temptations. The day is closing; it is not as _f the sun was rising. What need is there for Tohu to

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