No. 142 of 1881.—Petition of Wi Pere and 30 Others (No. 1).

Petitioners pray that European and Maori Commissioners be appointed to inquire into disputes between the Government and individuals, as well as between hapus of the Maori race, and that within defined boundaries the Maori Commissioners should have equal powers with the Europeans in adjudicating upon lands.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, this being a matter of public policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make.