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REPORTS. No. 395 (1913). —Petition of Messrs. Cassidy and Co. (Limited). Praying for inquiry and relief in connection with the mail-coach contract between Case and Otira. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 31st July, 1914.

No. 420 (1913).—Petition of William Rankin. Praying for compensation for loss of health alleged to have been caused by the nature of his work whilst in the employ of the Railway Department, and for free medical treatment at the thermal springs. 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. 3.—Petition of Walter S. Mitchell. Praying for compassionate allowance on account of injuries received whilst in the employ of the New Zealand Railways. 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, 1914.

No. 28.—Petition of William Hodge. Praying for inquiry into his dismissal from the Railway service. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition 3rd September, 1914.

No. 312 (1913).—Petition of John Lucy. Praying for compensation because of imprisonment through alleged wrongful prosecution by the Railway Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1914.

No. 11.—Petition of John Collard. Praying for a 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. Ist October, 1914.

No. 128 (1913).—Petition of M. J. Mack. Praying for rejection of the prayer contained in the petitions of the New Zealand Locomotive Enginedrivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist October, 1914.

No. 246.—Petition of C. J. Hobbs. Praying that his case be investigated with a view to his being reinstated as a labourer in the Railway Department. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist October, 1914.