No. 475, 1903.—Petition of Aterea Petera and 80 Others.

Petitioners complain that the trusts in connection with certain lands in the Waitemata Parish, Auckland, vested in the bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, are not being carried out, and they pray for investigation with a view to having the land used for the benefit of the Maoris.

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