Nos. 581 (1906) and 580 (1906).—Petitions of Hiraka te Rango and 2 Others and Hakopa te Ahunga.

Petitioners pray that a rehearing of the case in reference to the descendants of Hiraani te Hei be granted, and the judgment of the Appellate Court be revoked.

I am directed to report that this Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to the prayer of the petitioners, but recommends that the Government take into consideration the question of adoption so far as it affects the rights of succession to Native land, with a view to legislation to prevent abuses.