House of Representatives.

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 14, 15 November 1904, Page 3

House of Representatives.

Native Affairs Committee. The following report has been handed to us for publication:— “I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee held itß final meeting of this session yesterday morning (3rd November, 1904). “ During the session 48 meetings were held of the Main Committee, and the Sub-Committee, appointed to consider and report on petitions held over from former years, met 5 times and duly reported on the 79 petitions referred to them.

“The total number of petitions referred, including the above-mentioned 79, was 17.5. Of these 156 were duly considered and reported on. The remaining 19 were held over to next session. “ In the case of the petitions of Kuini Wi Rangipupu and Heni te Han, relating to lands in the hands of the Public Trustee, the evidence taken by the Committee has been printed, and will be found in Parliamentary Paper 1.3. A. “The Committee also considered and reported on: —The Native Land Rating Bill; the Rating Act Amendment Bill; the Taumutu Native Commonage Act Amendment Bill; and the Maori Land Claims Adjustment and Laws Amendment Bill.” ROBT. M. HOUSTON, Chairman.” 4th November, 1904. In connection with the above the following resolution was unanimously carried on the motion of the Right Hon. Mr. Seddon, viz.:—“ That the Committee tenders its wannest thanks to Mr. Houston, for his services and close attention to the business, as Chairman, and in doing so expresses the hope that he may long be spared to continue his support to the Native race and the House as he has done for the past fourteen years.”