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No. 187.—Petition of William McKeevee, of New South Wales. Petitioner prays that he may be allowed to take his claim for military services rendered to the colony before a Judge and jury. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner's claim has been considered and reported upon by the Commissioner appointed under " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896," the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th August, 1898. _

No. 194.—Petition of Thomas Eobinson Woolfield (No. 1), of Papatoetoe. Petitioner prays that, he may be granted some reward for military services rendered to the colony. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner's claim has been considered and reported upon by the Commissioner appointed under " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896," the Committee has no recommendation to make. 30th August, 1898.

No. 120.—Petition of John Walker, of Picton. Petitioner prays that he may be granted some recompense for his military services rendered to the colony. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner's claim has been considered and reported upon by the Commissioner appointed under " The Naval and Military Claims Settlement and Extinguish' ment Act, 1896," the Committee has no recommend.ation to make. 30th August, 1898.

No. 133.—Petition of J. E. Sommerville and Others, of Matarawa. Petitioners pray that inquiries may be made into the case of C. A. V. H. de C. yon Blaramberg. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petition should be referred to the Public Petitions A to L Committee. . 30th August, 1898.

No. 68.—Petition of Catherine Cashman Peters, of Wellington. Petitioner states that her land, situated in the Town .of Palmerston North, has been considerably depreciated in value by the closing of a road running through the Show Ground. She prays that the road may be opened by the Government, or that she be paid compensation. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim upon the colony. 30th August, 1898.

No. 123.—Petition of Mary Catherine Medley, of Wellington. Petitioner prays that a grant of land or of money may be awarded her on account of the services of her late husband (Captain Spencer Medley), who acted as an officer of the Naval Brigade in the Taranaki war, as Private Secretary to Sir George Grey, and as Assistant Naval Officer in the Defence Department. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, the petitioner has no claim upon the colony. 30th August, 1898.

No. 255.—Petition of John Schollum and 61 Others, of Puhoi. Petitioners pray that they may be granted a sum of £150 to repair the two main bridges on the Puhoi-Makarau Eoad. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th September, 1898.

No. 206.—Petition of William Mbikle and 45 Others, of Swanson. Petitioners pray that they may be granted the sum of £250 for road repairs in the Swanson and neighbouring district. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th September, 1898.

No. 219.—James McAuliffe, of Caversham. Petitioner states that, in July last, while assisting the police in trying to arrest a man who was suspiciously moving about the premises of Messrs. Todd Brothers, Caversham, he was shot in the thigh, and that ever since he has been incapacitated from performing any work, &c. He prays for relief. I am directed to report that, after having carefully considered the circumstances of the case, the Committee recommends the petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th September, 1898.