Nos. 195, 196, 197, 326, 347, 355, and 373.—Petitions of Hamiora Mangakahia and 6 Others, Wiari Topia and 113 Others, Tana Taingakawa and 5,975 Others, Toataua te Ake and 8,390 Others, Taare Porotene and 41 Others, Henare te Atua and 98 Others, and Teira Wairau and 145 Others.

Petitioners disapprove of the Native Lands Settlement and Administration Bill, and pray that a measure be introduced more advantageous to the Maori race.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that these petitions be referred to the Government for consideration.