NATIVE LANDS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8769, 22 March 1907, Page 2

NATIVE LANDS.

Per .t're.'is Association, Yi'anganui, March 22, The Native Laud Commission opened iu sittings here this morning. The Chief Justice, as President, explained the scope and purpose of the Commission, and informed natives that Mr Skerrctt had been instructed by the Government to act for them." .Takarangi Mete Kingi a leading local chief, spoke a few words of welcome, and the Chief Justice replied, expressing the hope that the young Maoris of to-day would be as bravo' in the industrial struggle as their ancestors had" been formerly brave in war. The Commission then, adjourned for a couple of hours to enable natives to consult Mr Skerr rett.