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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2573, 6 August 1909, Page 2

If tlie Maoris are ever to become a self-reliant and industrious people they must' be allowed to act as intelligent men, take the consequences of their improvident- acts, and reap tlie benefits ‘of their industry. At least these are the views—and the words (says the Wellington “Post”) —-which Mr. W. J. Birch, of Marfcon, put before the Farmers’ Union Conference last week. It was, he said, only the sense of personal responsibility for their own acts which could ever make' them a people who would take their place alongside the white man. For this reason he urged the individualisation of Maori titles, if possible, and the giving to the Maori, once individualisation was secured, tho same powers in dealing with liis land as the European possessed. But lie could see no injustice, where large blocks were held in common, if the Government had power to purchase at a fair valuation. The Government had power to acquire a European’s land. Why not the Maori’s? For Chronic Chest .Complaints,Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure; Is 6d and 2s 6d.

ZEBRJ instantaneous polish! Penny Packets, or as a PASTE IN TINS.