Nos. 502 and 606, 1904.—Petitions of the Mayor of Masterton and 150 Others, and Ngarori Tamihana and 27 Others.

Petitioners pray that the "Bishop's Reserve," near Masterton, may be withdrawn from the Trust and handed over for close settlement.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry.