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No. 145.—Petition of S. Howabd, of Waitara, Taranaki. Petitionee prays for compensation for military services. I am directed to report that the petitioner not having applied to have his claim registered under " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896," the said claim is now barred by statute; the Committee has therefore no recommendation to make. 17th August, 1898.

No. 99. —Petition of H. K. Hovell, of Devonport. Petitionee prays for compensation and relief. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim against the colony. 16th August, 1898.

No. 89. —Petition of J. A. Hickmott and 25 Others, of Christchurch. Petitioners pray that " The Shops and Shop-assistants Act, 1896," may be amended in the manner indicated. I am directed to report that, as the prayer of the petition involves a question of public policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th August, 1898.

No. 337 (1897). —Petition of James Johnston, of Wellington. Petitioner prays for an inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. sth July, 1898.

No. 124.—Petition of William Loveday, of 88, Pollen Street, Thames (No. 1). Petitioner prays for inquiry into his case, and for redress. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not apparently exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th September, 1898.

Nos. 97, 116, and 121.—Petitions of B. P. Lockington and 42 Others, of Eeefton; W. E. Jourdain and 67 Others, of Napier; and H. S. Atkinson and 2,395 Others, of Christchurch. Petitioners pray that the Cycle Traffic Bill may not pass. I am directed to report that, as a Bill dealing with the matter of these petitions is now before the House, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 16th August, 1898.

No. 78. —Petition of John Luke and 14 Others, of Mataitai. Petitioners pray that a sum of money may be placed upon the estimates for the purpose of making a road to Mataitai. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th August, 1898.

No. 10.—-Petition of Jane F. Logan, of Dunedin. Petitioner prays that she may be granted a compassionate allowance upon account of her late husband's service to the Government. I am directed to report that the Committee finds that had the petitioner's husband remained in the service for two months longer his widow would have been entitled to a year's salary. In view of all the circumstances, the Committee is of the opinion that the case is one deserving of favourable consideration by the Government, and recommends that the petitioner should receive a compassionate allowance of £150. 29th July, 1898.

No. 77, —Petition of M. Leighton, of George Street, Mount Boskill, Auckland. Petitionee prays for further compensation for injuries received while in the service of the colony. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th July, 1898.

No. 65. —Petition of E. Langman, of New Plymouth. Petitioner prays that he may be granted a pension for military service. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 26th July, 1898. 2—l. 1.