RETURN OF THE MAORI CHIEFS TO THEIR HOME.
[fan Faxes Association.] OFGHAEE, March 9. The etesmer Stella, with Te Whiti and Tohn, arrived at 8 o’clock thb morning. There was a large crowd of Europeans on the beach, but few Natives were present, it not being generally known where the released men woafd land. They received a most demonstrative welcome from the Natives. Te Whiti addressed a few words to them, and the party drove in a Government trap to Paribaka, accompanied by Colonel Boberte, Captain Messenger, and a Native interpreter. Te Whiti and Tohn looked remarkably well. WELLINGTON, March 9. Te Whiti and Tohn arrived at Paribaka at noon to-day, when they were released. At several points on the road between Opnnake and Panhaka there were number* of Natives who heartily welcomed the return of the prophet and hir henchman.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LIX, Issue 6873, 10 March 1883, Page 5
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