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No. 470.—Petition of Daniel Moore Brooks, of Mauriceville. Petitioner states that in the year 1888 he was an inspector of permanent-way in the railway department, on the Wellington-Masterton Bailway ; that he was required to remove to Lumsden at a reduced rate of pay, whereupon he obtained two months' leave of absence, and then resigned his position. He prays for compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th September, 1893.

No. 31. —Petition of William Fitzgerald, of Timaru. Petitioner states that he was discharged from the railway service for making a charge against a foreman of giving away certain timber. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th September, 1893.

No. 133. —Petition of James Johnston, of Seaward Bush. Petitioner states that he was employed on the Seaward Bush Railway extension and received ss. 6d. per day only, when other men were paid from 7s. to Bs. per day. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th September, 1893.

No. 478. —Petition of Miss L. Clements and 206 Others, of Nelson. Petitioners pray that " The Medical Practitioners Act, 1869," be amended so as to allow herbalists to recover fees, &c, at law. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th September, 1893.

No. 512. —Petition of E. Cameron and 42 Others, of Devonport. Petitioners pray that Constable Eowles be not removed from his position as constable in the Borough of Devonport. I am directed to report that the Committee has ~iio recommendation to make, and regret that such a frivolous petition should have been presented to Parliament. 26th September, 1893.

No. 524.—Petition of Francis Henry Brittain, of Wellington. Petitioner states he has been for nine years a teacher in the Native schools, and had to be retired on account of an affection of the throat, and that his compensation has been paid on salary drawn under the new code, which has considerably lessened the amount. He prays that his compensation be computed on the larger salary, or that he be re-employed in the Government service. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends some clerical or other suitable employment should be found for the petitioner by the Government, as the case is a most deserving one. 28th September, 1893.

No. 475. —Petition of Joseph Bell and 2 Others, of Auckland. Petitioners state that, in May, 1892, they acted as a Board of Eeviewers under " The Land and Income Assessment Act, 1891," understanding that the pay was to be two guineas per day, and travelling-expenses, but, when the accounts were rendered, the department refused to pay them. They pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petitioners have no claim beyond the expenses paid out of pocket, and 10s. per day for other expenses. 28th September, 1893.

.j I•' 'i ' " I —■ v't ' \j vs-*-■*-*- r*- , ■*- J - M - '-' * J **• ■ No. 486a.—Petition of John Jervis, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for protection against lawyers and others, whom he alleges are absorbing his property. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1893.

No. 500.—Petition of John Buckland, of Arch Hill. Petitioner states that he advanced certain moneys to one John Franklin, on the security of a remission certificate under the Naval and Military Settlers' and Volunteers' Land Acts, but same was seized by the Official Assignee, who administered John Franklin's bankruptcy. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1893.

No. 549.—Petition of the Pelorus Eoad Board and Others, of Marlborough. Petitioners pray that the Government should procure the present Eai Valley Tramway-line, and extend the same up the Eai Valley, in order to open up the splendid forest contained therein and to facilitate settlement. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the bush on the Crown lands in Marlborough is of such importance that the Committee recommends the Government to make further inquiries, so as to ascertain in what manner they can be worked in the interest of sawmilling and settlement to the best advantage of the district and colony. 29th September, 1893.