Nos. 622, 680, 559, 541, 618, 565, 655, 619, and 664.—Petitions of F. E. Gaddum and 52 Others; Thomas J. Stuart and 123 Others; D. M. Couper and 99 Others; John Townley and 460 Others; Meiha Keepa te Rangihiwinui and 649 Others (No. 3); Mohi te Atahikoia and 3,317 Others; Porokoru Patapu and 65 Others; Ihakara Tiraro and 717 Others; and Romio Wepu and 57 Others.
Petitioners pray that the pre-emptive right clauses may be struck out of the Native Land Court Bill.
I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration.
25th September, 1894.