CONTENTS.

A.—LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL. A.—l. DESPATCHES from the Governor of New Zealand to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. A.—2. from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of New Zealand. A.—2a. ■ from the Secretary of State in to " The New Zealand Ensign Act, 1900," and Memorandum by the Premier. A.—3. PAOIPIG ISLANDS.—Proceedings of the British Resident, Rarotonga. (In continuation of A.-3, 1900.) A --3a. ■ Speech of Governor of Fiji at Opening of Wainibokasi Hospital. A. —3b. Papers relative to Enaotment of an Ordinance by the Legislative Council of Fiji. A.—3c. Ordinance of the Legislative Council of Fiji making Provision for Peace and Good Order. A.—3d. The Position in Fiji, being Account of an Interview with the Rev. Mr. Slade. A. —He. The Position in Fiji, being Copy of a Letter from the Rev. Mr. Slade to the Premier. A.—3f. Letter from Deputy Governor of New Zealand acknowledging Resolution relating to Island of Suwarrow. A.—3g. Order in Counoil extending Boundaries of New Zealand, with Proclamation by the Governor. A.—3h. Receipts and Expenditure of the Cook Islands Government for Year ending 30th June, 1901. A.—3i Estimated Expenditure and Revenue of the Cook Islands Government for Year ending 30th June, 1902. A.—3j. Latter from S. Percy Smith on Matters affecting the Island of Niue. A. -3k. Letter from Deputy Governor acknowledging Resolution relating to Incorporation of Fiji with New Zealand. A.—4. FEDERATION COMMISSION—Report of, together with Minutes of Proceedings and Evidenoe, and Appendices. A.—s. MEMORIAL TO HER LATE MAJESTY.—Correspondence with the Secretary of State relative to the Establishment of a National Technioal University in London. A. --6. VISIT OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK.—Address of Welcome, and Reply thereto. A.—6b. Report on Mobilisation of Cadets for the Review at Chriatchurch. A.—6c. Valedictory Letter from His Royal Highness to His Excellency the Governor.

B.—FINANCE. B.—l. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS of the Government of New Zealand for Finanoial Year ended 31st Maroh, 1901. 8.—2. APPROPRIATION ACCOUNT for Financial Year ended 31st Maroh, 1901. 8.—3. CIVIL LIST ACCOUNT for Finanoial Year ended 31st Maroh, 1901. B. -4. UNAUTHORISED EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for Financial Year ended 31st March, 1901. 8.—5. ABSTRACT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE PUBLIC ACCOUNT for Financial Year ended 31st March, 1901. B.—sa. REVENUE for Six Months ended 30th September, 1901, and Corresponding Period of Last Year. B.—sb. for Seven Months ended 31st October, 1901, and Corresponding Period of Last Year. 8.—6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT of the Colonial Treasurer (Right Hon. R. J. Ssddon), made in Committee of Supply on 16th August, 1901. B. —7. APPROPRIATIONS chargeable on the Consolidated Fund and other Aooounts for Year ending 31st March, 1902. B.—7a. ohargeable on the Publio Works Fund and other Acoounts for Year ending 31st March, 1902. B.—B. SINKING FUNDS.—Report and Aooounts of the Commissioners of the Public Debts Sinking Funds for Year ended 31st Maroh, 1901. 8.—9. PUBLIC TRUST OFFlCE—Accounts of the, for Year ended 31it Maroh, 1901. B.—lo. PUBLIO SECURITIES HELD IN THE COLONY AND IN ENGLAND—Return of, ou 31st Maroh, 1901. B.—ll. INVESTMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL FUNDS—Return showing. 8.—12. COST OF COLLECTING CUSTOMS AND OTHER REVENUE BY THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT —Return of, at eaoh Port of Entry, for Year ended 31st March, 1901. B —13. GOVE &NMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLERS.—Report by Superintendent, for Year ended 31st Maroh, 1901. 8.—13 a. Fees collected by Solicitors from Borrowers in each Provincial District. 8.—13b. ■ Names of Solicitors receiving Fees from Borrowers, and Amounts reoeived. B—l4. GOVERNMENT LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES ACT.—Applications made for Loans during Finanoial Year ended 31st Maroh, 1901. 8.—14 a. Operations under the.