RAILWAY TO BE PUSHED ON.
Hawera, Wednesday. Telegrams from the Government have been received that the railway line between Hawera and Stratford will be immediately let iu half-mile section?, so that small contractors may take the work. This scheme, to be practically useful, must not be delayed by red-tapeism. PREPARING FOR A MIRACLE. A large party of Maori's are taking a sick Maori to Parihaka from Wauganui, for Te Whiti to perform a miracle upon. It is not improbable he will sham death before reaching Parihaka, and be restored again. Major Brown is wisely kept in the district, and is equal to the trying position. His presence is invaluable. The messenger who took the news to Parihaka re the expulsion of the surveyors, rode the tirst thirty miles in less than three hours. It is now time news of the fresh line of action came back. THE HAWERA REPUBLIC. The Hawera republic is determined to allow of no stain of Te Whiti's power to remain within their borders. Yesterday, the settlers mustered up, and returned each furrow. It will be rolled to-day, and will soon loose the marks of the depredators. The fanatics must think the power of their prophet is superseded by the good spirit of thepakeha. They will not be able to point at Livingstone's lawn as a monument of Te Whiti's power. It will soon recover its beauty. The ploughing exceeded an acre, which was turned by hand, showing the patience and forbearance of the Hawera men. The president, Mr. Livingstone, however, said he would only retain office ten days. He would not answer for his followers patience any longer. There are no signs of ploughmen. I don't think they will try Hawera soil again. The Government must follow up smartly the action taken by the settlers, and not delay, as on former occasions. The advantage gained is great. Te tYhiti's spell has received a great shook. Seven conveyances have started for Oeo to bring in Captain Good's and Mr.Beaoiish's families and furniture to-morrow night.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5494, 26 June 1879, Page 5
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