Nos. 342, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, and 379.—Petitions of Tamahau Mahupuku and 3,367 Others, Tawake Pine and 9 Others, Rawiri Kepa and 29 Others, Hira Ihaia and 49 Others, Timi Waata Rimini and 71 Others, Hiraka te Rango and 6 Others, and Matuha Enoka and 71 Others.

Petitioners approve of the Native Lands Settlement and Administration Bill, and pray that it may be adopted, with certain amendments passed by the great assembly of Maoris at Papawai on the 20th June, 1898.

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