THE HOROWHENUA BLOCK.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1192, 4 January 1895, Page 33

THE HOROWHENUA BLOCK.

The recent judgment of the Chief Justice in respect of the Ilorowhonua Block has apparently emboldened the Natives to indulge in some bounceable talk at the State Farm, and a telegram lias been received from the manager, Mr Winterburn, stating that some uneasiness has thereby been caused to the women folk resident on the estate. Instructions have been sent to the manager to proceed. by civil action against the Natives if they render themselves a nuisance by too frequent trespass, and to telegraph for police assistance should they attempt any resort to violence. The Crown feels secure as to Its rights, and any interference by the Natives will lead to prompt action on the part of the authorities. A MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, December 28. In connection with the Horowhenua Block and the State farm at Levin, the Minister for Lands informs a Daily Times representative that the Crown was not represented in the suit, and that the Crown title is not affected by the decision of the Court. The Government agreed to pay <£6ooo for 15,000 acres, and of this <£2ooo only has been paid to Hunia, the rest being retained until the proper owners are ascertained. The Minister states that on the payment of <£2ooo to Hunia for his interest, the Government got a clear title under the Land Transfer Act, and that this is not affected by the Judge’s decision. If the title of the Crown could be upset, it would open up the question of the sale by Kemp, as trustee, of other portions of the block.