Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1897.

[No. 318.—Petition of Raiha Puaha and 11 Others.]

Petitioners protest against the passing of the Kapiti Island Public Reserve Bill.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that this petition be referred to the Government for consideration.

16th December, 1897.

E Whakahe ana nga kai-pitihana mo te Pire Rahui i Kapiti Motu mo te Iwi Katoa kia kaua e paahitia.

Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei, ki te whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria.

16 o Tihema, 1897.