Report on Petition of Paora Tuhaere and Others.

Petitioners say that they are very dark about the Native Land Bill of 1877, because many of its provisions are bad, and pray that it may not become law.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the subject-matter of this petition having been considered by the House, and the Bill in question withdrawn, the Committee do not think it necessary to report specifically on the merits of the various matters referred to by the petitioners; but the Committee are of opinion that, in view of future legislation on the subject of Native lands, the opinions expressed in this and other petitions of a similar character deserve the careful consideration of the House and the Government.