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Motion No. 11a.—Waaka te Huia (Wairoa). Resolved, That as this motion is the same as No. 2 no comment is necessary. Motion No. 12.—Rawiri te Ruru (Pewhairangi) : As to reserving fishing-grounds and shelltish beds. Resolved, That, as this matter is dealt with in tho Acts and lias already been discussed, further consideration is unnecessary. Motion No. 13. — Taiawhio te Tau (Rongokako): On the subject of holidays. Resolved, That this question nee 1 not be discusser]. Motion No 14.—Paratene Ngata (Horouta) : As to bringing by-laws into line with the revised by-laws of the Raukawa Council. Resolved, That this be discussed with .Motion No. 11. Motion No. 15. —Paratene Ngata (Horouta): As to ancient burial-places (urupas). Resolved, That the Conference should discuss this important question. Report of sub-committee read and adopted. The Conference proceeded to discuss each motion in accordance with the sub-committee's recommendations. Motion No. 1 (Taiawhio te Tau): (referred to mover for explanation). —Various points were explained, and, on the motion of Paratene Ngata, it was resolved, That, as the questions involved are of too important a nature to be dealt with offhand, the mover should submit his views to each Council, in writing, for future consideration. Motions Nos. 2 and ■'! dealt with in accordance with sub-committee's report. Motion No. 4 : Sanitary Inspectors (Ratima Aperahama, Mangonui). —The mover explained the circumstances in his district, and it was resolved, That this Conference views with regret the decision of the Health Department to replace the Maori Sanitary Inspectors In Europeans, who. through not understanding Maori customs and sentiment, frequently cause unnecessary friction. It recommends, therefore, that the Department should be asked to consider the claims of suitable Maoris when appointments are being made. Motion No. 5: Wholesale wine licenses (Ratima Aperahama, Mangonui). —After discussion it was unanimously resolved, That this Conference is strongly of opinion the Government should be asked to abolish the system of granting Assyrians and others wholesale licenses to sell their wines within Maori districts. Motion No. 6. — In accordance with sub-committee's report, this was not discussed. Motion No. 7: Publication of health matters in Maori (Ratima Aperahama).—Resolved, That, with a view to the better understanding of health matters, this Conference is of opinion that the Health Department should lie urged to publish all communications and instructions in the Maori language. Motion No. 8. —In accordance with sub-committee's report, this was not discussed. Motion No. !• : Local option. Tins matter was fully discussed and resolutions come to. (See after question 2 submitted by Hon Mr. Ngata on Wednesday, -'SOth.) Motion No. It) (Henare Werahiko, Arawa): Questions explained In the Superintendent. On motion of Rere Neketini (Raukawa), it was resolved. That this Conference urges the Minister t" send the Superintendent or other officer periodically to each Council for the purpose of instructing them in the proper modes of procedure, and generally on all matters pertaining to Maori Council work. Motion No. 11 : By-laws (Waaka te Huia, Wairoa). Resolved, That this Conference deems it advisable that each Council should bring its by-laws into line with the Raukawa by-laws, which have recently been revised by the Crown Law Officers. Motion No. 12: Fishing reserves. Withdrawn. Motion No. I.'!: Maori holiday. —Withdrawn. Motion No. 11 : By-lnus. Withdrawn (dealt with in No. 11). Motion No. 15: Ancient burial-places (urupas) (Paratene Ngata).—After discussion it was unanimously resolved, That, with a view to the better protection of the ancient Maori dead, power should be given to the Maori Councils to consider applications for and issue permits to remove the bones from ancient Maori urupas to other approved places of burial. The Hon. Mr. Ngata attended and reviewed the work done at the Conference, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his address and kind attention to Council matters. Vofex of Thanks. — The various delegates having addressed the meeting, it moved and unanimously carried, That this Conference congratulates Mr. lhaia Hutana. the I , resident, on his long and successful connection with the Maori Councils, and accords him a hearty vote of thanks for the able and patient manner in which he has conducted the meetings of this Conference. A hope is expressed that the next Conference will see him iii his accustomed place in the chair. lhaia Hutana thanked the delegates for their kind wishes, and expressed his pleasure in presiding over such meetings, at which absolutely no friction hail occurred. He wished thorn success in their undertakings. The Superintendent was also accorded a unanimous vote of thanks for his assistance to the Councils and the Conference. Mr. Hackworth thanked the delegates for their kind expressions, and hoped that he would always be able to help them out of any difficulties which may arise from time to time. The Conference adjourned at 9.45 p.m. until 8 p.m. to-morrow, Friday, when it was hoped to meet the Hon. Native Minister and lav before Idm the various resolutions passed at the- Conference.

Friday, Ist September, 1911. The delegates met at 8 p.m. The Hon. Native Minister (Sir James Carroll), Hon. Mr. Ngata, Dr. Te Rangihiroa, M.P.. Te Parata, M.P., and a number of influential Maoris were present. The Hon. Native Minister officially received a precis of the resolutions passed at the Conference, and addressed the meeting at length, words of welcome being first addressed to him by the President of the Conference and others. The Hon. Mr. Ngata, Dr. Te Rangihiroa, Mr. Parata, \foihn Tunuiarangi, the President, and delegates also addressed the meeting. The Conference adjourned tine die.