No. 440, Sess. II., 1884.—Petition of H. P. Tunuiarangi and 8 Others.

Petitioners pray that a law may be enforced fining heavily those Maoris who make fictitious claims to land, and also those who oppose just claims wrongfully. Fine to be paid to the local receiving officer of the revenue of the colony.

I am directed to report as follows: That this Committee has no recommendation to make.