TESTIMONIAL TO MAJOR BOPATA.
[united press association.] .1 , GisDonsE, May 9. ■ Major fldpata was to-day presented with ' a numerously-signed letter expressing the ' feelings Of the residents, and the injustice ■' done him .by the Government m reducing hia allowances by two-thirds j also hoping •' that Parliament would rectify the matter. The old chief, m a brief reply, quoted the Maori proverb of a dog fed by its master as long as it could hunt, but being knooked on the head when no longer ,of use. He said he had for years expected to be sent to arrest Te Kooti, but, "whatever the Government might do, he and those under his influence would remain stedfast and loyal. He was received with great enthusiasm, and was visibly affected.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MEX18840509.2.16
Bibliographic details
Marlborough Express, Volume XX, Issue 107, 9 May 1884, Page 2
Word Count
125TESTIMONIAL TO MAJOR BOPATA. Marlborough Express, Volume XX, Issue 107, 9 May 1884, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in