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No. .39. —Petition of John Cummins, of Auckland. Petitioner prays for further relief on account of injuries received while in the Police Force. I am directed to report that, as this is a case of great hardship, the petitioner being absolutely incapacitated from earning his livelihood through injuries which he received while discharging his duty as a police constable, the Committee recommends the Government to make provision for the maintenance of the petitioner and his family by an annual appropriation by Parliament. 13th August, 1902.

No. 42.—Petition of G. B. Laege, of Waiuku. Petitioner prays for compensation to the value of £10 for the loss of his horse when on duty in the Waiuku Mounted Eifles. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the sum of £10 should be paid by the Government. 13th August, 1902.

No. 70.—Petition of W. C. Fitzgerald, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for payment of balance of costs incurred in a civil action brought against him as Public Vaccinator. I am directed to report that the Committee has nothing further to add to its report of 1899. 13th August, 1902.

No. 79. —Petition of John Crotty and Others, of Kawhia. Petitioners pray that the Counties Act be made operative in the Kawhia County. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th August, 1902.

No. 80.—Petition of Arthur Langley and Others, of Kawhia. Petitioners pray that the Counties Act be made operative in the Kawhia County. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th August, 1902.

No. 126. —Petition of A. A. Fantham, of Hawera. Petitioner prays for consideration as the originator of the scheme known as the " Government advances to settlers." I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Public Petitions M to Z Committee, as it has to take evidence on a similar petition. 13th August, 1902.

No. 24.—Petition of W. B. Edwards, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for relief on account of his removal from his positions as a Commissioner under " The Native Land Court Acts Amendment Act, 1889," and Judge of the Supreme Court. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the petitioner's salary and lawcosts, amounting to £3,916 195., subject to correction, as shown on page 6 of the petitioner's memorandum of July, 1902, should be paid. It therefore recommends that the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th August, 1902.

No. 26.—Petition of Dr. T. E. King, of Blenheim. Petitioner prays for relief for wrongful retirement from the public service. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred - to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th August, 1902.

No. 251.—Petition of M. Feibnd, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for further compassionate allowance for services of her late husband. I am directed to report that, as the substance of this petition was reported upon on the 3rd October, 1900, the Committee has no further recommendation to make. 15th August, 1902.

No. 1279 (1901). —Petition of J. Coekhill and Others, of Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. Petitioners pray that the Government will further help to the extent of £2,000 for completing Wairoa Eiver works. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 19th August, 1902.

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