THE NATIVE MEETING.

Grey River Argus, Volume 21, Issue 3046, 21 May 1878, Page 2

THE NATIVE MEETING.

-. [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE 'PRESS.] Hikprangi May 10. A special mesaenger brings the following news : — The meeting between Sir George Grey, the Hon. J. Sheehan, and Tawhiao is not over. The proceedings to-day were far more satisfactory than yesterday, both sides speaking plainly and freely. The korero -' commenced by Tawhiao advancing to where Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan and staff were seated, and Baying, " I will take up the lasfc word spoken yesterday. This is the end of my words ; all listen. This Pakeha (Sir George Grey) is the only one that can settle the matters which divide us, Lee no one else be sent after him (putting his stick to the ground). This is Maungatawhiri, from that; '.place, following all the turnings of the Riwi to Taupo and Hauraki into the sea, up the Mokau, belong to me; ali living within are under my control. ' You take the other side under your Government. Another word '.:-— lf roads are required to be made through " any iandir you must apply tome ;VI only Tean' eoij-7 sent. Another word : About surveying lands, I only must be consulted about that matter ; ho other word must, be taken.; Another word for the last time ; I will not consent to any leasing or selling lands,; my authority must first be had. I.'woQich like to be alone consulted in this, and no other person ; I alone have the word. I have nothing more to say." Sir George Grey : "You must be aware you have asked things I have no power over. . I will tell you what I can ' do for you and will, if you listen to my words. You can have the right to forbid, if you? think proper, to sell or lease lands in your own boundary. The Government would keep you that, and I will obtain you 500 acres of land at Ngaruawhia,' where your father waa buried, -for your own property. I will offer you LSOO per annum for : your support. I will build you a house at Kawhia for you to hold your meetings, and grant any further sum should require ifc for necessities. Your people can choose any lands on the west side of the Waipa to Waikafco Heads belonging to the. Government for locating your people. Sou may select what vacant lots- theni are belonging to the Government in ahy of the Waikafco townships,' and these alone would eventually became: valuable properties for your children, 7"' I would; help* you to select 1 them hy going bvefc^tlie map. Any roads that may be necessary to be made in your territory you and myself can settle between us. As to surveying lands in your boundary, it wonld not be done without your consent. Itis ray wish to see you and your .people, occupying the land I propose to give back!_ v ' I would get them secured to you if you listen to my word through the Government. These are the things I can provide you." ■". ■ - --7-p Te Tuhi Parata : " We have heard your words. It is for the committee of Rangatiras co decide. Yesterday, we knew you could meet and decide all questions alone." , " ; ..... ., ...._,, Str George Grey ": , " If you wil 1 please, I will put all my words into writing, so that you may read and will consider them in future. They will, record ray 16,ve : for you alk I-would wish you, toVdecidethia day. Europeans are getting very numerous in New Zealand, and I would like to see the native race comfortably settled in my .time, as lam getting old. ; Whenjyoung I knew your relatives/ and , would like ;fco see you all living with us as one race. If you listen to my word I would ;go; with Tawhiao to guide the whole tribe on to these' lands' I have promised.' V'On the places you may decide." Tawhiao : "My last 'word is, I will not give it up. Let all be decided today. 5 ' Sir George Grey : %t 1 would like our Parliament to decide to-day, as you say." Tarutct Rangakau. said, "This was the last moufch that has spoken." Si k George Grey : "If ifc is yourwish I will write all I have 'said, W that yoii may fully consider my words." ...,■■- TeNgakau : "Your words are .dee]), in my heart. I want, no writing. . !tq^remember them, but you can, if you think proper." . ...■ •> ;. 7 ... • Paul, df Orakei : ?' If . you have anything more to say, this, is the day, while weare all here face to face. '^lf-.not. we wish to leave Ngakau. We can leave while the Premier and Mr Sheehan are writing out the Government proposals." The Hauhaus had discussion themselves on various matters. The Hauhaus of Ngatimaniapoto declare Tariiturangaku's mouth was far too big for. hia rank'; he took too- -much on himself, .Ngaicau challanged anyone to' rise^and'sayV he _ could have a better right to speaic oh all* matters than he'had, who spoke the words for.Tawhiao; None denied this, and after Sir. George Grey had,.written.oufc. v his,,prppb'sals the meeting dispersed, the~King going to Mr Sheehah ? s tent to dinner. It is said the Government party will not -return to-day. ! .' T Vt V fl ;';?"'