Nos. 15 and 37.—Petitions of Hori Tauroa and 4 Others, and Henare and Aihepene Kaihau.

Petitioners pray for compensation for losses suffered during the Waikato War, and particularly for compensation for the loss of the great canoe "Te Tokiatapiri."

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, the war canoe having been captured by the Colonial Forces during the war in Waikato, the Committee cannot recommend any relief or compensation be granted the petitioners.