The Star. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1881. THE DEPUTATION TO MR. BRYCE.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume II, Issue 178, 28 November 1881, Page 2

The Star. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1881. THE DEPUTATION TO MR. BRYCE.

We are sure that the Chairman of the Town Board accurately gauged the feeling of the people of Hawera when he decided on their behalf, to congratulate Mr. Bryce and the Government on the success of tho movement to break up Parihaka and to. stamp out an incipient rebellion. Mr. Furlong's official position did not entitle him to speak on behalf of any but Hawera townspeople ; but, nevertheless, it is quite certain that the sentimeuts contained in the address he presented are shared in by the residents of Normanby and Manaia, and dwellers on the Plains generally, and will be endorsed by a large majority of colonists. The address was well-timed, and evidently Mr. Bryce was pleased with such a mark of confidence, for as he truly pointed out, settlers in this district know what they are talking about when they approach native matters. In reply, the honorable gentleman was quite plain. He gave the deputation to understand that there would be no halting until the end of which we have seen th • beginning was attained, but delays were quite possible. U}he path is not jet altagecher cleared of difficulties, though some have beeu removed. No doubt he would have said, if he could have spoken all his mind, " Te Whiti is in prison, and his influence will speedily die out to the advantage of both races, if we can keep him there; but we have European as well as native difficulties to contend with, and if, owing to a false notion of what constitutes right, that man is liberated, I cannot answer for the result." Officially, he could not express sucn sentiments. He hinted at possible difficulties, but declared "that there shall be no unnecessary, no avoidable delay, and that law and order shall be established." We know Mr. Bryce means what he says, and we know that no other policy will be tolerated ; therefore, we have full confidence in the future.

It is to be presumed that the last has now been heard of the charge of treachery brought against Major Atkinson, for Mr. Bryce removes the last peg upon winch it huug. We are very glad, that be spoke out on the point, not on account of any effect it may have upon the present election, but on the broader ground that as the people of the colony have an interest in the. maintenance of the character of their public men, it is satisfactory to have absolute, and unquestionable proof that there was no foundation for the charge. Whatever may be his faults,

the Major ha= not ue&ceuded to the meanness of falsehood, oi" to the crime of treachery. Can the same be said of all his opponent.; in tho late House ?