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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3884, 7 November 1881, Page 2

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A few minutes later the Hon. Mr. Bryce, Colonel Roberts, and staff reached the square on the marac, but almost immediately proceeded on to the rear of Parihaka, where the Constabulary were posted. The Armed Constabulary, whea opposite the house which was

built for His Excellency the Governor should he have visited Parihaka, halted. The Volunteers to" the west of Parihaka now closed in, but still keeping op high ground. At 9.35 a.m. Major Tuke and Mr. Botler, Secretary to Mr. Bryce, came into the pah. Major Tuke, addressing the natives, said <: We have come to hear Te Whiti's reply to the proclamation issued to him.'' After an interval of five minutes, and there being no reply, Major Tuke read the Riot Act, calling on all natives to disperse. The Act.was translated into the native tongue by Mr. Butler, after which both gentlemen retired. The natives did not appear to take any interest in the reading of the Act. At 10 o'clock some excitement was caused in the pah when the constabulary were seen to be retracing their steps to the front of Parihaka. The natives evidently thinking the A.O.S had came for the purpose of dispersing them, called on their friends and relations who were loitering about the pah to joiu in the assemblage, which was immediately done. From the whare where the reporters had taken up their position it was rather difficult to watch the movements of the various' companies, but it offered every facility for observing everything that took place between the Hon. Mr. Bryce and the natives. Tohu again addressed hiß people, saying, "Let the man who has raised the war. d<^ his work this day. Let neither woman cook, or mail cook stir — we have partaken of .food. Let none of us stir lest any of us be apsent. Be patient and steadfast, and even if the bayonet comes to your breast do not-resist." , , The companies who were on the' West'of Parihaka desceuded and took up a position in rear of Parihaka. At this time a cqmplete lino around Parihaka, with the exception of the east side, had been formed. At twenty minutes to eleven Captains Gudgeon and Newall, with the arresting party (witti::bandcuffs) of Armed Constabulary, marched to a position to the left of the marac, where" the natives were squatting. Major Tuke called on Mr. Butler Ao point him out (meaning Tohu).' Colonel Roberts then joined the arresting party", and Captain j Gudgeon, addressing him, said—" Grey;, of No. 6 Company, would be handy in pointing out Tohu." Mr. Hursthouse (interpreter), acting on instructions, called upon Te Whiti to come and stand in his (Mr. Bryce's) presence. Te Whiti replied that the Hons. Bryce and Rollestoh must come to him, Mr. Bryce, through the interpreter, refused to go, and said Te Whiti must come to where he stood (near the graveyard). Te Whiti had nothing to do but to go to them. Te Whiti replied: I have nothing to do with the work of this day. This is not my fight — it is their fight. All I have to do is tof remain with my people aad seek their goodl ; "If Mr. Bryce has anything to say let him come to me. I have nothing but good words in my month for him or anyone. Mr. Bryce, replying, said : From your good wishes, I feel inclined to humour your wishes to come and see you. Make a good road, therefore, for the passage of my horse throughout your people and I will come to you. Te Whiti : But some of my children might get hurt ? -. ■ Mr. Bryce : No, this is a quiet horse. Te Whiti : Ido not think it good yon should come on horseback amongst my children. If Mr. Bryce wants to talk with me let him come on foot. Mr. Bryce : The days for talking are over. Te Whiti : When did you find that out ? Mr. Bryce : Since this morning. Te Whiti : I have nothing more to say. This conversation was carried on through an interpreter (Mr. Hursthouss.) At 11.30 a.m. an order was given for the arresting party to advance. The natives immediately cleared the passage for the men, and the party advancing to where Te Whiti was seated, arrested him without the slightest resistance whatever. When Constables Willis and Woodward reached Te Whiti, Colonel Roberts called to them, " Let him walk if he will." Te Whiti walked quietly with foaf Armed Constabulary to where Mr. Bryce and officers were stationed. His wife walked through the file with him. Tohu and Hiroki were taken in a similar manner. The large assemblage of natives looked on calmly, and scarcely a word was spoken. Te Whiti and Tohu were not handcuffed, but Hiroki was. The arresting party retired at 11.35 a.m., and Te Whiti, when under arrest, spoke to his people, and asked them to be lion-hearted and patient. He said, " This is not my work, but comes from the heart of Europeans." Tohu followed and said : " This is the doing of war. Be not sorry. Turn away the sorrow-; fal heart from you. We go away a^S/fools ; as mistaken men. We looked for peace, and we find war. Be steadfast ;■ keep to peaceful; works ; be not dismayed ; have no fear." Te Whiti said, " Let your dwelling be good in this place. Work sucfi as this (meaning soldiers) is finished this day." Te Whiti and Tohu, accompanied by' their wives, were then conveyed to the redoubt at Pungarehu under escort of the New Plymouth Mounted Rifles. Hiroki was sent to the, redoubt later in the day. It now being time for mess, nearly all the visitors returned to Pungarehu, leaving the natives still squatting in the viarae. After Te Whiti and Tohu had left for the redoubt, Kahui, an aged chief from Taranaki, addressed the natives. He advised the people to continue in the same work as Te Whiti and Tohu had ordered them, even if they were all arrested on the land which had been handed down to them by their ancestors. During the afternoon the Hon. Mr. Bryce, in the name of the Queen, thanked the Volunteer officers and men for their valuable services to-day. Later in the day a pgrty visited the pah, but have nothing fresh to report. Messrs. Bryce and Rolleston returned to Pungarehu Camp about 4 p.m. Mr. Bryce was unable to state when the prisoners will be forwarded to Wellington, as it would require a strong escort, and he was of opinion uiany men could not be spared from camp at present. All the Armed Constabulary will remain in the neighborhood of the pah for a few days. The positions of the different corps were— Thames, Auckland, and Nelson battalions, on the left ; Marlborough, Canterbury, and New Plymouth contingent, on the right ; Wellington Navals in rear ; Wanganui on front face ; Wellington contingent also in front, but on opposite side of road. All the Armed Constabulary were in the pah. Accommodation for visitors to Pungarclm is quite inadequate to the demand. The only

accommodation-house in the district is crowded, and a bed of any kind cannot be obtained. Several gentlemen leave for Parihaka at daylight. When the troops were marching to Parihaka several special correspondents were turned back, and in one or two instances were put under arrest and escorted to the rear. ' It is stated that the natives' will re-conr-mence fencing across the road to-morrow.

Sunday, November 0, 5 p.ra.—l visited Parihaka this afternoon. Everything is much in the same state as last night. Sentries were stationed in front of Parihaka, for the purpose of preventing visitors gaining access to the pah. This difficulty, however, was easily sui'mounted by taking the track to the east of the village, and by crossing two mall streams access was gained. The visitors were received kindly by the natives, the greater portion of whom we found squatting and lying about in the marac. Te Whiti's whare was visited, and seated within • were Wi Parata (formerly Native Representative of the West Coast in Parliament), and about a dozen other natives. ' The former chatted freely, and spoke about legal defence for Te Whiti, butrthe latter would not allow anyone to appear for him. Wi Parata intimated that to-morrow he would leave for Wellington. • • „ - It is understood that native affairs at Parihaka will be placed in the hands of some of the most influential chiefs. ■ •' Tautara, a nephew of Te Whiti, was sent to camp by the natives this morniug to bring back Te Whiti's wife and niece, who had accompanied Te Whiti to the redoubt, it being the wish of the natives that none should voluntarily go to prison unless the whole were aTrested. Tautara .was prevented by the Constabulary from leaving the pah. but subsequently, on an order being issued by Mr. Bryce, he was allowed to go. At 1 p.m. Tautara was seen returning to Parihaka, accompanied by Te Whiti's wife and niece. The Constabulary are camped in Tito Kowaru's paddock, a short' distance in front of the pah, but no persons are allowed within. Several correspondents endeavoured to gain admittance to-day, but were refused, 'orders being issued to admit no civilians. The natives offered a quantity of potatoes to the Constabulary, but the-latter wers not allowed to receive them. - , \ . \ Natives are not allowed' to leave Parihaka, and several of the men who were going out hunting pigs (which also were intended as a present to the Constabulary) were prevented from leaving the pah. The camp at Pungarehu is almost deserted, there being but a few men. in charge, and a large portion of the' camp equipments have been removed to the camp at Parihaka. The Hen. Mr. Bryce and Hon. Mr. Rolleston were seen on a hill in Parihaka camp this afternoon in. consultation with Colonel R6berts and Major Tuk& < •(< > < - }: ■' During the day a number of Opunake and New Plymouth people passed through Pungarehu, on-a visit to Parihaka.- r: " . The Wanganui Rifles and a portion of the Wellington Navals have* been: .■marched back to Rahotu camp, and late this afternoon sentries.wer,e placed, on the east side of Parihaka. Civilians a.re thus prevented from visiting either English, camp or native pah. The Wellington Guards shift their position to-morrow, but the direction is not known.' The prisoners are kept under strong guard. ' Major Atkinson arrived here fr6tn Manaia at 3.20 this afternoon, and at the time of writing this telegram he is in close consultation with Messrs. Bryce and Rollestou at this camp.