No. 68 of 1882.—Petition of Wi Parata.

Petitioner states that he holds authority from Te Whiti to act for him in relation to affairs on the West Coast. He prays that Te Whiti may be heard by counsel on" The West Coast Peace Preservation Bill.

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I am directed to report as follows:—

That the Bill to which this refers having been passed, the Committee has no recommendation to make.