Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1885.

No. 109.—Petition of Hone Paratene

No. 109.—Petition of Hone Paratene.

Petitioner alleges that at the late election for the Southern Maori District several things were done which were illegal, in consequence of which he asks that a fresh election may take place.

I am directed to report as follows: That this is a question which can only be settled in a law Court.

17th July, 1885.