No. 321, 1897.—Petition of Te Heuheu Tukino and 213 Others.

Petitioners pray that all restrictions may be removed from the lands in the Rohe-potae district which have passed through the Native Land Court, in order that they may deal with them as they may deem fit, and that favourable consideration be given to Mr. Kaihau's Bill (the Maori Council Constitution Bill).

I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition.