Nos. 511, 510, and 321, Sess. II., 1884.—Petitions of Inia Tuhuru and Others, Ihaia te Awanui and Others, and Merekihereka Hape and 18 Others.

Petitioners state that, being chiefs of the Ngaitahu and Ngatimamoe Tribes, they sold millions of acres in the Middle Island some years ago to Europeans on the understanding they were to have hospitals, schools, &c., built for them, and 10 per cent. of the land given back. They pray for redress, as they say the promises have not been carried out.

I am directed to report as follows: That these three petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration.