No. 100, 1889.—Petition of Hori Ropiha and 75 Others.
Petitioners pray that a competent Committee of men experienced in Maori custom and usage be appointed to draw up rules on questions of Maori title for the guidance of Native Land Court Judges.
I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the above petition should be referred to Government for consideration.
8th July, 1891.
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Translation.]
No. 100, 1889.—Pukapuka-inoi a
Hori Ropiha me etahi atu e 75.
E Inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia whakaturia tetahi Komiti hanga tikanga whakahaere mo nga take Whenua Maori, a hei tauira ma te Kooti Whenua Maori. Ko nga tangata mo taua Komiti hei nga tangata e mohio ana ki nga tikanga me nga ritenga Maori.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: Ki te whakaaro o tenei Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria e ratou.
8 o Hurae, 1891.