No. 196 (1908).—Petition of James Read Welch, of Opaki, Masterton.
Petitioner prays that legislation be passed enabling him to complete his contract for purchase of Native lands.
I am directed to report that the Committee recommends this petition to the favourable and immediate consideration of the Government.
[Translation.]
No. 196 (1908).—Pitihana a James Read Welch, o Opaki, Mahitaone.
E inoi ana kia paahitia he rarangi ture e ahei ai ia te whakatutuki i tana kanataraka hoko i etahi whenua Maori.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, e penei ana te kupu tohutohu atu a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia i naianei tonu.