No. 283, 1898.—Petition of E. Gallagher and 47 Others.

Petitioners pray that Section 15, Block IX., Te Aroha (Morgantown), which still remains in the hands of the Natives, may be purchased by the Government, in order that secure titles may be granted to Europeans holding sections therein.

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