NATIVE LANDS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 113, 11 May 1909, Page 5

NATIVE LANDS.

RESTRICTION OF ALIENATION.

DEPUTATION TO MR N6ATA.

[PBESS ASSOCIATION.]

CHRISTCHURCH, May 11. A deputation of natives waited on the Hon. Mr Ngata to-day, and discussqd the restriction against the alienation of native lands, urging its removal. There was a difference of opinion, some speakers strongly opposing the proposal. Mr Ngata said that the reserves were barely sufficient in the South Island to maintain the natives, and doubt was raised as to whether the policy of reservation was wise He suggested that the position of the reserves should be submitted in detail.