Nos. 206 and 509 Sess. II., 1884.—Petitions of Uru te Angina, Wiremu Kauika, and 100 Others.
Petitioners state that their land at Kaitangiwhenua was sold to Government, and that a portion of the purchase-money—namely, £5,411 0s. 7d.—was paid them by cheque, and that a Mr. William Williams promised to cash the cheque, which he got hold of, and never returned an equivalent for the cheque. They pray for relief.
I am directed to report as follows: That the Government should ascertain whether there be sufficient evidence to warrant an action at law in this matter, either civil or criminal, and, if so, should assist the Natives to obtain justice.