Nos. 856 and 857, 1904.—Petitions of Whitiwhiti and 115 Others, and Nepia Matiaha and 85 Others.
Petitioners pray that the Maoris may be placed on the same footing as Europeans with regard to dealing with their lands.
I am directed to report that, as these petitions refer to a question of policy, the Committee offers no opinion as to their merits, but recommends that they be referred to the Government for consideration.
20th October, 1904.