No. 745, 1904.—Petition of Te Heuheu Tokino and 282 Others.

Petitioners pray that the telephone or telegraph may be extended to Tokaanu from Waiouru or Taupo, that a road may be formed between Tokaanu and Taumarunui, and that a subsidy may be granted for a doctor for the Taupo district.

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