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No. 438. —Petition of Ferguson and Mitchell and Others. Petitioners, printers in the colony, pray that some of the printing work and stationery supplie s required for the public service may be distributed throughout the colony, instead of being done at the Government Printing Office. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th August, 1894.

No. 260.—Petition of F. S. Hamlin, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of office as Interpreter to the House of Eepresentatives. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th August, 1894.

No. 273. —Petition of S. P. Boler and Others, of Tauhoa, Auckland. Petitioners pray that the sum of £500 may be granted towards the construction of the road from Pahi Creek to Kaipara Flats. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th August, 1894.

No. 289.—Petition of James Levbtt, of Christchurch. Petitioner alleges that he has suffered loss to the extent of £15 4s. 7d. owing to the action of the Christchurch Stipendiary Magistrate. He prays for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th August, 1894.

No. 133.—Petition of J. L. Kinsella, of Wellington. Petitioner states that he was appointed to the office of Reporter of Select Committees by the Speaker in August, 1884; that he has held the office and performed the duties thereof without complaint since that date; that he did not receive notice that his office had been abolished until the 10th July last; that he is at present without employment. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 17th August, 1894.

Nos. 199 and 277. —Petitions of Charles Gray and Others, and George Bruce and Others, of Hawke's Bay and the East Coast. Petitioners pray that provision may be made for the completion of the main road connecting Napier, Wairoa, and Gisborne. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government. 22nd August, 1894. _

Nos. 167 and 168.—Petitions of Te Korowhiti Tuataka, of Eotorua. lie Native land claims, Okaiua and Waikeraheke Blocks. I am directed to report that, as a petition dealing with the subject-matter of these petitions was considered by the Native Affairs Committee last session, and referred to the Government, in the opinion of this Committee these petitions should be referred to the Native Affairs Committee. 22nd August, 1894.

No. 91.—Petition of W. F. Crawford, of Gisborne. Petitioner prays for refund of the value of beer-duty stamps destroyed by fire, and for a refund of the expenses incurred in petitioning, &c. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd August, 1894.

No. 256. —Petition of F. Eason and Others. Petitioners, settlers in Glenoamaru and Catlin's districts, pray that a sufficient sum of money may be granted to complete the Hunts Eoad. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd August, 1894.

No. 59.—Petition of H. E. Crofts, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of office in the Deaf-mute Institution at Sumner. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim against the colony. 23rd August, 1894.