TitleIllustrated London News 1879 vol.74 page 410DescriptionThe article reports that the New Zealand Government has introduced a bill to make the Legislative Council Speakership an elected position. It also notes rising tensions in Māori affairs, with a major meeting planned under the Māori King and surveyors reportedly being driven off confiscated land in Taranaki, prompting concern from Premier Sir George Grey.Year1879Volume74Page Number410FormatNewspaper article