No. 127 of 1881.—Petition of Anaru Makiwhara and 4 Others (No. 1).

Petitioners state that they petitioned in 1880 for a return of Hikurangi; they again press for a settlement of claims. They state that they were absent at the war, assisting the Government, when their interests were sacrificed.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That Government be recommended to examine into the claims of the petitioners, and, if there be exceptional circumstances in their favour, to act accordingly.