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New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6097, 2 June 1881, Page 4

The latest Maori aggression reported from Waikato will no doubt cause much surprise, directed as it is against Messrs. Ross and Tole, who were believed to have made their peace completely, and to have become quite secure in the occupation of the land. The action of the extreme Khigites no doubt arises from the result of the late meeting at Hikurangi, at which they were greatly strengthened, and at which it was resolved to resist European encroachments more determinedly than ever. It must be remembered that Messrs. Xole and Ross have relied solely upon Rewi, and if he is not strong enough to support them, they have no other help. The Waikato Mail, referring to the subject says : " The run from which Mr. Ross's cattle have been driven off is situate on the south side of the Punui river. The right for running cattle on the land was secured by Mr. Ross in this way;—Rewi's cattle were in the habit of crossing the river and running on Mr. Ross' land, and Rem, in order to compensate him, gave him permission to sow down in grass and use a piece of land south of the confiscated line. Mr. Ross has always been on the best terms with Rewi and the natives, and uutil the recent meeting at Hikurangi nothing had occurred to mar the harmony between them."