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KEPOBTB. No. 24.—Petition of John Collard, of Wanganui Peayjng for compassionate allowance to relieve his present distressed condition. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th July, 1915.

No. 107.—Petition of E. C. Alexander and 1,869 Others, of Auckland. Phaying that the work of construction on the proposed railway along the foreshore of the Waitemata Harbour be stopped, and that the proposals in connection with the railway be reconsidered. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1915.

No. 26.—Petition of Anne Tow, of Seddon. Praying for compassionate allowance on account of the death of her husband whilst in the employ of the Railway Department. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd September, 1915.

No. 23. —Petition of John G. Hudson, of Wanganui. Phaying for compensation for loss caused by the Railway Department's non-adoption of an invention of a railway-crossing alarm. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd September, 1915.

No. 194.—Petition of Mary McGahan, of Tuakau. Prating for compensation for alleged vindictive treatment of her late husband by the Railway Department. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to makte with regard to this petition. 3rd September, 1915.

No. 4. —Petition of Rongonui Terehina and 2 Others, of Raetihi. Phaying for compensation for loss of their mother in connection with the construction of the Ohakune—Raetihi Railway. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred back to the Classification Committee in order that it may be forwarded immediately to the proper Committee. 3rd September, 1915.

No. 129.—Petition of Executive Council of the New Zealand Locomotive Engine-drivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association. Praying that an independent Board be set up to examine the evidence adduced at the inquiry held by the Railway Department re Driver T. Carter, or, failing this, that his case be heard by the Railway Appeal Board. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1915.

No. 97.—Petition of Maggie J. McQuilken, of Otanc, Hawke's Bay. Praying for compensation for loss sustained by fire alleged to have been caused by a spark from a locomotive. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. " 10th September, 1915.