No. 101.—Petition of Piripi Te Maori and Others.

Petitioners suggest that the Native Land Court may be held in Native districts only, and not in towns, as they, the Natives, spend all their money when they have to go into towns to attend the Court. They also suggest that permanent Judges may be appointed for the different districts.

I am directed to report as follows: That the suggestions contained in the petition are worthy of consideration, and the Committee recommend the same to the consideration of the Government.