No. 313, 1889.—Petition of Karaka K. Tarawhiti.

Petitioner states that confusion and injustice have arisen from the present law as to witnessing Maori wills. He prays for an amendment of section 44 of "The Native Land Act. 1886."

I have to report as follows: That, as there is already a Bill before the House dealing with the subject of Native wills, this petition be referred to the Government for consideration.