No. 146.—Petition of W. Franklin Browne, of Wellington.

Petitioner prays that grants of land may be made to each of his children, the descendants of an influential Maori chieftainess, who, under certain circumstances, was deprived of her rights in Native lands in the Taranaki and Wellington Districts.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for inquiry.