THREATENED NATIVE DISTURBANCE.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7252, 11 January 1889, Page 5

THREATENED NATIVE DISTURBANCE.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION TELBGHAIC]

WELLINGTON, January 10.

Information has been received by he Commissioner of Police that certain Hawke's Bay .Natives have determined to evict, by force if necessary, from the occupation of 'the Omaha block W. Brougbton, the successful litigant in the recent Maori will case. Inspector Kelly, of Napior, telegraphs that he fears a serious disturbance between the Native adherents of both factions, that ie the Jamea Donnelly faction and Brought©© faction, that the available police force at bis disposal is insufficient to cope with the impending trouble. The Commissioner of Police has recommended swearing in of civil constables. Inspector Kiely hints that some attempt at eviction wae expected to be made to-morrow, though notice is alleged to have been sent to firoughton specifying time allowed in which leave- the block, and the time ex tends to 22nd of this month.

NAPIEB, January 10. "With reference to the telegram from Wellington to-day, Inspector JGely does not anticipate any trouble to-morrow, and is going out with merely three mounted troopers. There may be trouble on the 20th, but those.beet informed believe that the threats used are merely a piece of Maori bluff. The Natives are civilised, and not likely to commit a serious breach of the peace. It is thought, however, beat to be prepared- for an emergency.