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I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 26th August, 1892.

No. 209.—Petition of John Campbell and 18 Others, of Southland. Petitioners pray for the construction by the Government of the Hunt's Eoad. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th August, 1892.

No. 258. —Petition of H. A. H. Hitohens, of Auckland. Petitioner alleges that he cured a Chinaman named Ah Goon of leprosy. Pie prays for a reward. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th August, 1892.

No. 13.—Petition of the Hon. John Bryce, of Waitotara. Petitioner prays that the vote of censure passed on him by the House may be expunged from the Journals of the House, &c. I am directed to report that, as the matter contained in the petition has already been dealt with by the House, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th August, 1892.

No. 242.—Petition of Nicholas B. Fryday, of Stratford. Petitioner alleges that his land at Stratford was too highly valued for taxation purposes by the Government, and that he was debarred from appearing before the Board of Eeviewers by not receiving his notice in time. He prays for relief. I aril directed to report that, as the petitioner had no opportunity of appearing before the Eeviewers' Court, the petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th August, 1892.

No. 186.—Petition of G. S. Cooper, of Wellington. Petitioner states that he has been retired from the Civil Service on pension although he is still able and willing to perform his duties. He prays for further consideration on account of his long and faithful service. I am directed to report that the petition be referred to the Government. 30th August, 1892.

No. 312.—Petition of J. L. Chalmers, of Te Awamutu. Petitioner prays for compensation for loss of office as Inspector of Works in the Public Works Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 6th September, 1892.

No. 193.—Petition of P. M. Deighton and 20 Others. Petitioners pray for an amendment of the regulations for farm homestead associations as to compulsory residence on land taken up situated in dense bush country. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government. 6th September, 1892.

No. 219.—Petition of Eussell Bates, of Dargaville. Petitioner states that he was informed that the price of certain lands he wished to take up would be ss. per acre, but that when he applied he had to pay 7s. 6d. per acre. He prays for redress. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim against the colony. 6th September, 1892.

No. 309. —M. E. Gardnrr and 186 Others, of Buller, Inangahua, and Grey Electorates. Petitioners pray that provision for the completion of the road between Westport and Greymouth be made on the estimates. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government. 6th September, 1892.

No. 285.—Petition of W. J. Lory and 24 Others, of Tautuku. Petitioners pray that the road from Tautuku Ford to Diggers' Creek may be made fit for traffic. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Government. 6th September, 1892.

No. 235. —Petition of Ebbbcca Beinkley, of Eotorua. Petitioner states that Section 141, Borough of Westport, was taken for railway purposes without payment of compensation. She prays for compensation.