No. 337 of Session II., 1879.—Petition of Kaitai Pahi and 17 Others.

Petitioners state that when Mr. Clarke settled the claims for Stewart's Island but few persons were present; that in the deed of cession were included the names of persons having no right of property in the island, whilst the names of real owners were omitted; and they refer to Mr. Tainui, M.H.R., as able to give information in their behalf. They pray for a special Court to rehear the case and give equitable settlement.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That there is no reason to believe that the award of Mr. Commissioner Clarke was unfair, or arrived at without full inquiry; the Committee has therefore no recommendation to make.