The West Coast Commission.
[I'ROM A CORRESPONDENT.]
YVAITARA, this day. The Commission commenced sitting here this morning. Between GO and 70 natives were present, amoutist whom were several of influence, including a brother of the celebrated William King. Mrs Simeon, an intelligent looking half-caste, has also attended to f^ive evidence. It appears that a good many natives in this district are staunch believers in Tc Whiti and contribute very liberally towards his support, and in providing for his monthly meeting at Parihaka. Some natives present arc anxious to have their titles to land iudividuaily, but others also interested in the same laud, and who reside at Parihaea, object to this. The commission will probably take all the evidence to be given here by to-morrow afternoon, but will probable hold one or two sittings. At Wrcnui, some few miles from here, the Maoris were loud and cordial in their greetings to Kir W. Fox when he arrived.
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Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 3081, 5 March 1880, Page 3
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156The West Coast Commission. Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 3081, 5 March 1880, Page 3
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