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No. 399. —Petition of George Edwards, of Napier. Petitioner prays that compensation be granted for loss of license of the Shakespeare Hotel, Napier. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition, the question being one of public policy. 13th October, 1904.

No. 712. —Petition of J. Enright, of Charleston, and 88 Others. Petitioners pray that the sum of £3,000 be granted for the construction of road from Charleston to Razorback. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 13th October, 1904.

No. 721.—Petition of S. H. Gilchrist, of Dunedin, and 54 Others. Petitioners pray that Government inspection be made of all religious institutions. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 13th October, 1904.

No. 740.—Petition of T. A. Gtjbb, of Kaipara Flats, and 101 Others. Petitioners pray that a grant be made for Te Tauhoa-Kaipara Flat Road. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition 13th October, 1904.

No. 176. —Petition of H. J. Hamilton, of Auckland. Petitioner prays that he be reinstated in Prison Department, and that an inquiry be made into the circumstances which led to his resignation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 13th October, 1904.

No. 782. —Petition of Waii Lee, of Wanganui, and Another. Petitioners pray that a portion of the fines inflicted on them be remitted. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 13th October, 1904.

No. 778. —Petition of Charles Lett, of Auckland. Petitioner prays that a Board of Inquiry be set up in connection with lunatic asylums. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 13th October, 1904.

No. 676. —Petition of James Loveridge, of New Plymouth. Petitioner prays that he be paid an additional sum of £35 for work done at the Puniho Native School. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make upon this petition. 18th October, 1904.

No. 818. —Petition of William Burrow, of Honipapa, and 113 Others. Petitioners pray that a grant be made for roads in their districts. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th October, 1904.

No. 821.—Petition of G. W. H. Dean, of Wellington, and 4 Others. Petitioners pray that provision be made for a road in Horowhenua. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th October, 1904.

No. 609. —Petition of J. H. H. Gerken, of Hillend, and 46 Others. Petitioners pray that telephonic communication be provided from Balclutha to Hillend. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, 18th October, 1904. 2—1.1,