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Sess. 11.—1891. NEW ZEALAND.

Presented to the House of Representatives, and ordered to be printed.

ORDER OP REFERENCE. Extract from the Journals of the House of Representatives, Thursday, 18th June, 1891. Ordered, That a Native Affairs Committee, consisting of ten members, be appointed, to consider all Petitions, Reports, Returns, and other documents relating to affairs especially affecting the Native race, that may be brought before the House this session, and from time to time to report thereon to the House, with power to call for persons and papers ; three to form a quorum. The Committee to consist of Mr. Buckland, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Houston, Mr. Kapa, Mr. W. Kelly, Hon. Mr. Mitchelson, Mr. Parata, Mr. W. C. Smith, Mr. Taipua, and the Mover.—(Hon. Mr. Cadman.) [Mr. Shera added 22nd July.]

No. 34, 1891, Sess. ll.—Petition of E. P. Tizaed. Petitioner prays that the law relating to titles of Native lands may be more clearly defined, in order to settle disputes as to ownership of certain lands in which he and others are interested. I am directed to report that, as the case set forth by the petitioner is of a class which requires fresh legislation, this Committee is of opinion that the matter should be referred to the Government. Ist July, 1891.

[Translation.] No. 34, 1891, Sess. ll.—Pukapuka-inoi a E. P. Tizard. E inoi ana te kai-pitihana me ata whakamarama me te whakatuturu i nga ture c pa ana ki nga take whenua Maori kia ahei ai te whakatau i nga tautohe ki nga take o etahi whenua c whai paanga ana ia me etahi atu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: Ko te take kua tukuna mai nei c nga kai-pitihana he take me hanga marire he ture te taea ai, heoi c Whakaaro ana tenei Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria c ratou. 1 o Hurae, 1891.

No. 32, 1891, Sess. ll.—Petition of Paponga tb Pikikotuku. Petitioner prays that the survey-fees on the Kirikau Block, amounting to £546 6s. 6d., be refunded, and. that the acreage of each reserve be clearly defined at an area of 166 acres each. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the above-mentioned petition should be referred to Government. Ist July, 1891.

[Translation.] No. 32, 1891, Sess. II. —Pukapuka-inoi a Paponga tb Pikikotuku. E inoi ana te kai-pitihana kia whakahokia mai ki aia ana moni c £546 6s. 6d., i pau i te ruritanga o te Kirikau Poraka a me whakatutura te rahi o ia rahui kia 166 nga eka ma ia tangata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei. E penei ana te whakaaro o tenei Korniti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia c ratou nga take. 1 o Hurae, 1891.

No. 36, 1891, Sess. ll.—Petition of Hohaia Pawhau. Petitioner prays that his claim to a piece of land at Mangonui be recognised. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the above-mentioned petition should be referred to Government for consideration. Ist July, 1891. 1,-1. 3.

NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). NGA KUPU A TE KOMITI 0 TE RUNANGA MO NGA ME A MAORI. Me. W. KELLY, CHAIEMAN.