No. 199.—Petition of Andrew Ross.

Petitioner states that during the Grey Administration he entertained Rewi Maniapoto and his followers, who were waiting to see the Native Minister, and he also at the request of the said Native Minister paid certain accounts for him. He was promised a cheque for the amount he had expended, on the return of the Native Minister to Wellington, but he has never up to this day received it. He prays for relief.

I am directed to report as follows: That there is no information before the Committee that would warrant making any definite report. The Committee therefore simply recommends that the Government should inquire into any accounts that may be furnished.