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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4551, 21 October 1875, Page 2

During the recent debates in the House of Representatives on the Representation Bill Mr. Charles O’Neill showed that he deserved well of his constituents. His efforts to obtain a third member for the Thames were fair and persistent. Indeed, he well merited an indirect compliment paid to him during the debate. He had received strong support from Mr. Stafford, and Sir George Grey was speaking in favor of his motion. Sir George was saying that the Thames had the largest and most important constituency in New Zealand, when an honorable member called out, “Mr. O’Neill, who repre- ‘ ‘ sents it, is a tower of strength.” To this Sir George replied, “Quite true ; but the Thames requires two additional towers.” Mr. O’Neill received several telegrams, urging him to persevere in his efforts; and though those efforts failed, none can say that the failure was for want of perseverance. That his constituents seem to be aware of this may be seen by the following telegram, which Mr. O’Neill received from the Mayor of the Thames ; —‘ ‘On behalf of the people of the “ Thames, I desire to thank you for your “ efforts to obtain increased representa- “ tion for the district. Will you also “ convey our thanks to those members ‘ ‘ who voted with you ?”