No. 136, Sess. II.—Petition of Paora te Amohau and 565 Others.

Petitioners pray that the Treaty of Waitangi, 1840, and "The New Zealand Constitution Act, 1852," which provides that the Maoris shall have local self-government and absolute disposition of their lands, may be upheld.

I am directed to report as follows: That the Committee recommend that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration.