A MAORI PROPHET.
A message from Rotorua states that ;v Maori named Ilua, styling himself a prophet and brother of Jesus Christ, is causing considerable unrest among the natives of Whakatane district. Largo numbers follow him from place to place. Ho claims ho can heal the sick, restore the sight and raise the dead, if not dead more- than two hours. Ho tells the natives Kins Edward VII, will bo in Gisbourne on tlio 25th June. The natives are very excited, and say the pakehas will be driven out of the land when the King arrives. A largo house is to built (it Giabourno for the now Messiah and King at a cost of three millions. NumbeiH of natives aro selling their horses, cattle and crops to raise money to follow tho prophet. It is reported that 500 aro following him now. Many of them volunteered, and are sjrmed with modern firearais. It is feared the result will be a breach of tho peace. Rua is a son of To Kooti.
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Lake County Press, Issue 2118, 17 May 1906, Page 5
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