Nos. 789, 790, and 819, 1904.—Petitions of F. C. Jones and 263 Others, of Otaki, Nopera Manupiri and 48 Others, and Tatana Whataupoko and 124 Others.

Petitioners pray that a Royal Commission may be set up to inquire into the Porirua and other Native school trusts, with a view to legislation being passed to deal with the same.

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