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and 119 Others, B. Hursthouse and 29 Others, George Graham and 95 Others, Herbert . Hurle and 82 Others, Luther Hams and 100 Others, E. Fairmaid and 48 Others, W. H. Beck and 356 Others, S. Aitchison and 89 Others, C. G. Bigwood and 51 Others,. J. A. Forbes and 58 Others, Allan Douglas and 300 Others, C. Lang and 137 Others, Charles Ahier and 29 Others, Peter Campbell and 38 Others, J. M. Barr and 73 Others, Abel Kersall and 48 Others, John Dumbell and 99 Others, William B. Farraud and 28 Others, E. W. Blackwell and 83 Others, John Gray and 41 Others, William Dawson and 46 Others, William Ham and 49 Others. Petitioners pray for the right of popular veto of the liquor traffic, and that it be not hampered by any compensation clause. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petitions be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th August, 1893.

No. 53. —Petition of John James Atkinson, of Otago. Petitioner states that he was discharged from the position of Musketry Instructor for the Otago District in the year 1887 without compensation. He prays that he be compensated, or granted a piece of land. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd August, 1893.

No. 14.—Petition of Thomas Collis, of Auckland (Eeport No. 2). Petitionee states that he was discharged from the Police Porce on account of debts contracted through backing a bill. He prays for compensation, or that he be reinstated in the Police Force, the former report on this petition having been referred back to the Committee for further consideration. I am directed to report that, as no evidence has been given to warrant the Committee altering their former decision, they cannot alter the previous report. 22nd August, 1893.

No. 316. —Petition of James Hamblyn, of New Plymouth. Petitioner prays that he be granted a portion of the Taranaki Volunteers Trust Fund. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd August, 1893.

No. 727, 1892.—Petition of James Atkinson, of Wanganui. Petitionee states that he undertook a contract to clear the rapids on the Wanganui Eiver to the Parikino Pah, and that he was not paid the full contract price by the Government. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd August, 1893.

No. 74. —Petition of John Deverill, of New Plymouth. Petitioner states that he obtained a ticket to travel on the Government Eailways available for one calendar month, and that through misunderstanding the regulations, he travelled one day on the railways after it had expired, and was fined for so doing. He prays that he be compensated. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd August, 1893.

No.' 55.—Petition of John Geindlay, of Invercargill. Petitioner prays for a grant of 30 acres of land for military services performed as a garrison bandsman at Invercargill and Timaru. . I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd August, 1893. _^_____

No. 253.—Petition of Ellis Beothees and Valdee and 243 Others, of Eangitikei. Petitionees pray that a subsidy of pound for pound be granted by Government for the construction of abridge over the Eangitikei Eiver at Vinegar Hill. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd August, 1893.

Nos. 263, and 268.—Petitions of J. W. Keek and 52 Others, and John Geay and 52 Others, of Whangarei and surrounding districts. Petitioners pray that the Whangarei-Kamo Railway be extended to the Whakapara Eiver, an extension of three miles. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petitions be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd August, 1893. 2—l. 1.