No. 293, 1899.—Petition of Tairiri Papaka and 51 Others.

Petitioners pray that certain reserves be cut out and awarded to them—viz., Puketitiri, Te Whanganui-o-rotu, Moanatuawhenua and islands.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommend that the Government should make inquiry into this matter, and, if found necessary, introduce legislation for the purpose of redressing the grievances of the petitioners.