THE MAORIS AND THE CROWN.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 4687, 23 June 1902, Page 5

THE MAORIS AND THE CROWN.

ADDRESS THE KING.

The following is the text of the address to be presented to his Majesty tho King from the Maori tribes on the occasion :of his coronation :-r-

“To his most gracious Majesty, Edward tho Seventh, by the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the British Dominions beyond tho Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, ;

“May it please your Majesty: “On the occasion of yolir most gracious Majesty’s coronation, we, the Maori tribes of Now Zealand herein named, beg tlo offer our greetings and respect to our King and Sovereign, and to tender to your Majesty the assurance of our devotion to your person and Throne, and of our loyalty to the Empire. “We, among the youngest of your children, are moved to address you across the wide space which divides us from you by the love we bore your illus trious mother, her late Majesty Queen Victoria, and our attachment to the throne, which you now ascend in this year of our Lord. We have mourned the -dead Queen, whom we regarded as a mother while she lived. She has gone to rest with the mighty dead, adding to their long roll a name tho most noble and revered.

“Now, by virtue of your succession, you are our King and our Father. “Hear, O Sire! This is our word and pledge; jo the .throne we will _ eyer be

true. For did not your children diiH cover long ago, in tho years of. the great Queen, that under her benign rule all her subjects had equal rights and protection. To tho service of the Empire we dedicate ourselves. For would not our best, oiit of the few wo are, now be fighting shoulder to shoulder with our white brothers against the nation’s foes had your Majesty permitted. Since, however, the policy of your Majesty’s Government prevented our proving by active service the depth of our loyalty, we ask your Majesty to be assured that our hearts are truo to our King, and that . his foes are our foes. . . “Wo cannot see you in person, as we so strongly desire, yet wo have seen you in tho person of our Prince, your Royal son, whoso passing through our midst will ever bo treasured as the memorable event of our lives. From him wo were pleased to hear of your Majesty’s message to, us, your Maori children, aud to him wo tendered our especial regards for your Majesty. , “ Tho occasion which calls the world to do honour to your Majesty inspires us to repeat those sentiments which . your princely son has already boruo to you, aud if, mayhap, in the universal acclaim of many voices that of your Maori people seem small and weak, your Majesty will know that our hearts are big. with love for you. To us it is enough that wo have spoken. It is enough that we have been permitted in this way to approach your Majesty’s throne to tender our earnest wishes that your Majesty may enjoy a long , and prosperous reign over the Empire, tho great heritage of a great people. God save the King!” Signed—Ngapuhi, To Aupouri, Ngat.imaru, Ngatihineuru, Ngatiruanui, Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngatipahauwora, Te Arawa, Rarawa, Ngalimamapolo, Ngatiwhiti, Raugitane, Ngatiawa, Hauiti, Ngatikahungunu, Te Atiawa, Ngatiapa, Muaupoko, Tulioo, Bongowhakaata, To Whauau-a-R.ua, Whanganui, ‘ Ngatiwhatua, Ngatituwharetoa, Ngatiraukawa, To Whaka- , tohea,- Aitanga-a-Maliaki, Ngatimamoo, Ngatiporou, . Ngatitipa, Ngatimanawa, Ngarauru, Ngatitoa, Ngaitai, Waitafia. NAMES OP THE MAORI CORONATION CONTINGENT. , _ Tutura Ronpo. Kahuntfunu Tribe Wafron district.—This is a grandson of Tiokiwai, who was a.loading chief of the (tistrict; he is also a cousin to Die ilou Native Minister, Mr Carroll, _ * . Tamao Onekawa,’ Kahungunu t n bo.. Wairoa district;—A younger branch or ■ the above family. ' ' Bawiri Tatana, Ngati Tea and Ngati ]Tuia Tribes, Otaki district. —Tin’s young oliief descends from the ancestor J.l uia, after whom Lord Onslow’s son. (born in./ New Zealand) was named- , u, To Tahuri, Ngati Raukawa and JMgati . Huia Tribes, Horewhemia district.—Do-/.., scends also from Huia, and comes from the Whatanui family. Keepa Waiterc, Ngatiapa Tribe, Rangi. tiki district.—His olodors were the principals in the eai’ly land negotiations "with the Government by "which, tho llaugiukoi. became settled by Europeans. _ _ Ariki Talcarangi, Whangamu Tribe, Whanganui district, Puiiki: Pa.—This is a grandson of, tho old Whanganui chief. Mete Kingi. who was one of the nrst . Maori monibex’s to sit in the New Zealand., Parliament, when the Maori Represcnta.. tion Act became law in 18G7. Nai To Tauri. Whanganui Tribe, Whanganui district, Putiki Pa.—This young chief is a relative of the late Major Kcepa, , who was one of the colony’s bravest soldiers, and who received a sword of ; honour from lior late Majesty iu recognition of his valuable services. - Aomarama Tolui, Ngatiruanui Tribe, Taranaki distinct.—This is a young man,, of rank, belonging to one of the powerful clans of tho Taranaki tribes. Puke To Rangi, Ngapuhi Tribe, belongs i to Hokianga district, but living at Whan- i ganui.—This young man comes 'from the family or hapu of the groat Taniati Waka, who befriended the Europeans and • fought on our side in Hone Heke’s war. To Tane. Ngapuhi Tribe, Oromahoe district.—This is a young chief of high blood, coming from the same family as Hone - Hoke, the celebrated fighting chief _vvho out' down tho Briti sh flagstaff at Kmorarolca in the forties. Wikitahi, Ngati Hau Tribe, Hokianga’ dCstriot.—This young man comes from tho Mohi Tawhai family. Mohi Tawhai was the Maori member who sat some years in Parliament for tho Northern Maori District. t Kawitl, Ngapuhi Tribe, Bay of Island* district.—This young chief if of very _ high blood. He is a grandson of the original Kawitl, who was associated with Hekd in the first Maori war against the Europeans. He, however, concluded" terms of peace, and received from Governor Brown an ivory ; seal, represent-,! ing her late Majesty’s hand, which i* treasured iu tho family as an heirloom,. Ututaonga, Ngatiawa Hapu, To Kawa. Kawa district, - ■ , Hongi, Ngapuhi Tribe, Bay of Island*, district.—This is a fine young chief of ’good . family, who is called after th* great Hongi. Otene Paora, Ngntiwhatoa Tribe, Ora.kei district (Auckland).—A rojiresoutalive man of the tribe. , • Weihana Taramea, Apanui and Ngaitorangi Tribes, Bay of Plenty districts. —A young man of note among his people. Taito Houheu, Tawharotoa Tribe, Taupe .district.—This is a great grandson, of the celebrated To Houheu, of Taupo Lake fame. The grandfather of this young . chief., Te Heheu 11., gave Mount* Tongariro and Ruapehu as a gift to the Crown to form a National Park. ;, , , > Tirua Tukiri, Waikato Tribe, Waikato district.—A young oliief sent by tho Waikato* to represent them at tho coronation. . , ■ ■w. ■; To Whatu, Waikato Triho, Waikatodistrict.—A nephew of the late Major Tel Wheoroi at one time Maori member for the Western Maori ;District. Tho late Major was one of those who was honourcd bv her late Majesty with a sword. T. 'Parata, Ngaitahu Tribe, Waikouaiti district.—This is a son of the present popular Maori .member of tjio South-.. Island, Tame Parata, M.H.R. He roreprosents corinin important Southl Island lines of ancestry. « Hari Wahanni, Ngati Maniapoto Tribe, ’ Otorolmnga-Waikato district.—This i« • young chief, a nephew of the late Wahanui, the groat statesman and orator that used to conduct the affairs of the Waikato and Maniapoto tribes in the councils of the people. Kohcro, Ngati Porou Tribo. Waiapu district.—Grandson of the late Moken* Kohere. who sat some years in the Legislative Council, and was the great loyal fighting chiefs of the NorEff Island. He was honoured by her late Majesty with a presentation sword. Ngatai, Ngati Porou Tribe, Waiapu district.—A young relative of the above. A. Waiari, Arawa Tribe, Rotorua district.—A young chief of standing in hi* tribe. P. Hikairo, Arawa Tribe, Rotorua district.—Same as above ; P. Haitiwai, Upokoiri Tribe, OmahuHawke’s Bay district.—A nephew of th* late Renata Kawepo, one of the most influential old chiefs of his day in Hawke’s Bay. Hare Paakal Ngatiawa Tribe, Nelson district.—Grandson of Paruka’ Tautara. R. Moihana. Ngaitahu Tribe (Arahura), Westland district. T. Wetere, Ngatimamoo and Ngaitahu Tribes, Waitaki. Otago district—Represents some of tho best blood in the South Island. R. Taiaroa, Ngaitahu Trito, Canterbury district.—Son of H. K..Taiaroa, M-L C., This voung man represents some of the hast lines of anccstory. . . Uru (Lieutenant), Ngaitahu Tribe, Kaiapoi district. Good representative man of his tribe; popular and highly respected. ' Taranaki (Cantain). Kahungunu Tribe, Hawke’s Bay district. —A very popular young chief with both raees._ He is a nephew of H. Tomoana. M.L.V-, who received a sword of honour from, her lat* Majesty, the .Queen,