No. 265.—Petition of Hemi Warena and Others.
Petitioners state that when Dr. Featherston bought the land at Rangitikei they were to receive £5,000 as their share, but they only received £200. They pray that inquiry may be made into the matter.
I am directed to report as follows: That, after hearing the report of Dr. Featherston to the Government read on the payments of money to the Rangitikei Natives, and considering the length of time that has elapsed since then, the Committee has no recommendation to make.