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BBPORTS. No. 65.—Petition of John Bell, of Auckland. Praying for inquiry and compensation for alleged wrongful conviction. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 31st July, 1914.

No. 18.—Petition of James Fowler, of Auckland. Praying that his son, now an inmate of an industrial school, should be placed at a suitable trade. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Bducation Committee. 31st July, 1914.

No. 13.—Petition of Edward Haydock, of Auckland. Praying for a refund of duty paid on contract between George Wragge (Limited) and the Auckland Harbour Board. I am directed to report that the Committee lias no recommendation to make on this petition. 31st July, 1914.

No. 52.—Petition of William T. Jennings, of New Plymouth. (First Report). Praying that he may be reimbursed all necessary expenses he was put to in connection with the Waitara Harbour Board proceedings. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 31st July, 1914.

No. 103.—Petition of Peter A. Levin, of Wellington. Praying for further compassionate allowance for services rendered whilst in the employ of the Government. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion the compensation paid to the petitioner is inadequate, and recommends the petition for the immediate and favourable consideration of the Government. 31st July, 1914.

No. B.—Petition of Thomas J. Davis, of Wellington. Praying for allowance in lieu of extended leave of absence on his retirement from the Public Service. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 6th August, 1914.

No. 52.—Petition of William T. Jennings, of New Plymouth. (Second Report.) Praying that he may be reimbursed all necessary expenses he was put to in connection with the Waitara Harbour Board proceedings. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 6th August, 1914.

No. 202.—Petition of P. Fraser and 9,278 Others, of Wellington. Praying for the early release ol " strike " prisoners. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th August, 1914. No. 43.—Petition of John William Foster, of Napier. Praying for a refund of his expenses in connection with a Court ease. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th August, 1914. No. 33. —Petition of Samuel Hiogs, of Dunedin. Praying for compensation or reinstatement in the Public Service. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 13th August, 1914.