No. 219, Sess. II., 1887.—Petition of S. D. Taiwhanga.

Petitioner, on behalf of himself and his hapu, prays that the sum of £266 6s. 6d. may be paid to him by the Government for certain things, which he mentions. He also prays that 2,000 acres may be returned to the bona fide owners of the Parahirahi Block.

I am directed to report as follows: That, as the petitioner wishes to withdraw the petition, the Committee has no recommendation to make.