REWI AND THE NATIVE MINISTER.
(Concluded from our last). Kihikihi, sth January, 1879. THE WORDS OF MANGA AT KIHIKIHI. I have to say this day that it was not Mr. Sheehan who asked me to come here; I came of my own accord. The reason is that my parent ie here. I I have before addressed the Pakehas of this place. I have nothing more to say about this. I am now going to speak to the Pakehas—the Pakehas of this place. This was my place in the days of Potatau. This was my home- and my house. This spot is mine. I was the chief support of the King in this island. I sustained the war at Waitara. "When I came back to Ngaruawahia, Potatau and I sat still. This place is mine. This is the place where originated the fighting and the war and Kingship of Potatau. In reference to this matter I said to Parris, " A (war) party is about to start." I took action at Waitara through William Thomson. When peace was restored here, I said I would fight on, that I would not cease fighting. The word spoken by Potatau was, "The cup of Kura" (Kura, i.e., red). When Grey heard that I commenced the war, then this trouble came upon the people. Then I went to Hangatakr; my (fortified)' pah was there. Then the word of the Government of Grey came to me there; and my word respecting, Grey was spoken. My hand seized him by the head. So much for that. Then> in these later years, Todd was killed here. McLean's words about this were good. Afterwards came Doctor Pollen. His words also were all for good (peace) ; no trouble arose from them. Now, on this day, I came here of my own accord; not through Sheehan. You must take an enlightened view of my presence here. Let us be on good terms with each other. If the measures of the present Government be good, both you and I will approve—but if they be bad, wrong will continue to exißt. I have no more to say you, the Pakehas of this place. Conduct yourselves well (peaceably),, and I too will behave well to you. The Pakehas of Kihikihithen responded by giving three cheers, and expressing their satisfaction with Manga. The words of Sheehan were not taken . down..
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Waka Maori, Volume I, Issue 20, 8 February 1879, Page 288
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439REWI AND THE NATIVE MINISTER. Waka Maori, Volume I, Issue 20, 8 February 1879, Page 288
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