Nos. 656 and 665, 1891, Sess. II.—Petitions of Thomas Birrell and 46 Others, Hirini Nei and Another.
Petitioners pray that a competent tribunal may be constituted for the purpose of settling the numerous disputes and difficulties which surround all dealings with Native lands.
I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that these petitions should be referred to the Government.
17th September, 1891.