Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1891, No. 2.

No. 100, 1889.—Petition of Hori Ropiha and 75 Others

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.