FIFTY YEARS AGO
THE COUNTRY QUOTA The stonewall against the Representation Bill was being carried on vigorously in Parliament 50 years ago. The following extracts from the New Zealand Herald of July 29, 1889, are indicative of the high feeling ruling at the time:—-■■■ "The stonewall, which has now been kept up for 75. hours, came to a temporary conclusion on Saturday night-. at 11 o'clock, the House agreeing to adjourn until 2.30 on Monday afternoon." 1 V "Encouraging telegrams from constituents to members are beginmnguo flatter about as thick , as leaves. The following have been received among others:—From the Mayor of Dunedin to member: 'Dunedin . to_ a man approves of your action. Never seen such excitement before. Nothing else talked of.' From anf, Auckland constituent to Mr. Goldie: 'Bravo Auckland stonewallers! Question raising great political feeling unknown for years.' "Late on Saturday night Sir George Grey received two telegrams from Auckland giving resolutions made at a meeting of citizens. A number of these telegrams were read in the House, ana were received with loud cheers by. the town party, while the country party looked on in disgust."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23411, 29 July 1939, Page 10
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