REV. KENDALL IS SUSPENDED: GUNS SOLD TO MAORIS

Korero (AEWS), Volume 2, Issue 15, 31 July 1944, Page 16

REV. KENDALL IS SUSPENDED: GUNS SOLD TO MAORIS

Churchman Thos. Kendall has been suspended by the Rev. Marsden from his post as missionary for • alleged continued trafficking in firearms and powder with the Maoris. Grave reflections are also cast .on Missionary Kendall for allowing Bigchief Hongi to exchange in Sydney on his return voyage the valuable presents he received during his visit to England in 1820 for 300 muskets and a large supply of powder. Public opinion is against the Rev. Kendall for allowing Hongi to bring back such a large supply of firearms to this country. It is reported that Missionary Madden has suspended Mr. Kenyan? is hotfooting it to New Zealand to investigate the charges. Should the charges be sustained, Bro. Kendall undoubtedly will be sent on his —and not down the front stairs either. Mr. Kendall said last night that already, and without investigation, the Rev. Marsden had made a statement on the alleged misconduct to the Australian press. “ This public censure from the Senior Churchman,” Kendall said, “ amounts to more than godly admonition.”