Nos. 467, 677, 707, 708, 727, 728, 741, 749, 751, 766, 767, 768, 769, and 781, 1904.—Petitions of Wiri Herangi and 42 Others, Niniwa Kiterangi and 1,779 Others, Hemi Te Rauoterangi and 75 Others, Whatitiri and 38 Others, Tauhou Tana and 135 Others, Hone Teri Paerata and 149 Others, Te Heuheu Tukino and 128 Others, Tuiri Takiwa and 36 Others, Maku Rangitupoki and 35 Others, Tupu Taingakawa and 1,548 Others, Para Haimona and 1,767 Others, Te Marae and 126 Others, Pepene Eketone and 388 Others, and Taituha Hingaia and 47 Others.

Petitioners pray that the Maoris may be placed on the same footing as Europeans with regard to dealing with their lands.

I am directed to report that, as these petitions refer to a question of policy, the Committee offers no opinion as to their merits, but recommends that they be referred to the Government for consideration.