No. 12, Session II.—Petition of Allan O'Neill.

Petitioner states that, in 1873, he advanced money to certain Natives for surveying and other purposes, on the understanding that he was to be allowed to purchase land at the current rates: that he took a lien upon the land in question, and also a promissory note from Okewi Ngaturera. He alleges that the Government interfered to prevent the Natives from selling the land, and that therefore he took proceedings in the Supreme Court against Okewi Ngaturera, and obtained judgment for £938 10s. 10d.; but that the Queen's writ could not be enforced in the district in which the petitioner resided. He therefore prays for relief.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the petition of Allan O'Neill be referred to the Government for consideration.