No. 353 of 1881.—Petition of Tikini Paahau.

Petitioner states that the line of railway at Shag Point cuts through an ancient burial-ground, and has carried away the remains of those buried there. He asks for a grant of twenty acres of land in exchange.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That upon this petition the Committee reported Session II., 1879, and since that time the Government has inquired into the subject. It seems that the claim is in consequence of the act of a private company, but that the Government is indirectly concerned. The Committee recommends that Government make further efforts to have the matter settled.