No. 276, 1888.—Petition of Waata Wiremu Hipango.

Petitioner prays that a piece of land lying between Rangitikei and Manawatu called Pukereretu, promised by Dr. Featherston to the descendants of Hoani Wiremu Hipango may be given to him.

I have the honour to report as follows: That the opinion of the Committee is that this petition be referred to the Government.