The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-21

Wan luea Oh the UNION OF the three K1ngdOm9
and it was largely to his influence that the
exhibition in Stockholm in 1866 was made to
include Denmark and Finland as well as
Sweden and Norway. He presided over the
Scandinavian Congress for National Economy
and represented this country in the London
Exhibitions Of 1862 and 1871, and the Paris
Exhibition Of 1867. He was busily engaged
in the Vienna Exhibition when his brothers
death called him to the throne
THE KING AS POET AND HISTORIAN
As have said, the King is literary man.
He has this quality in common with his father
and brother who preceded him. He has
written work on Charles XII. and his wars
in three volumes, as well as a sketch of the
character of that extraordinary monarch,
which was read on his one hundred
and fftieth anniversary. He has writ,
ten military books, and there is
pretty story about his poetic qualities worth
remembering now. A poem was written on
the memorable deeds of the Swedish navy
and sent to the Royal Swedish Academy. The
prize was awarded to it, and then it became
known that the anonymous author was Prince
Oscar. Since then he has translated and pub
lished the Chronicles of the Cid and Tasso.
For some years he has been President Of tho
Musical Academy, and is known as com.
poser of music and performer. 1t 10
told CT him that when at Nice, some
time SINCE he rsked his own life to save that
of woman and two children, and wears in
consequence the French medal for gallantry.
His wife, the Princess Sophia, has borne him
four children, and is held in high esteem for
her genius and her virtues. Sailor, soldier,
historian, musician, poet, prince and king
famous by his ancestry as well as his high
station--this, as gather it here, is Oscar IL,
King Of Sweden and Norway, in whose
presence we stand.
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KING.
| Upon entering the inner cabinet His Majesty
advanced, responded to the bow, and, taking
your correspondent by the hand, said warmly,
in cordial sailor fashion, that he felt honored
in welcoming to the capital Of his kingdom
the representative Of . journal as well known
to him as the New YORK HERALD. He pointed
A. -. IS ov,Eu of1
''please sit down." The room was simple
Office arranged for work, and the table was
filled with books and maps. The King took
the opposite chair, and, leaning his head upon
his hand, entered with your correspondent
into rapid and friendly conversation. -'s""
/ 1--WE have had very bad weather here" he
said, ''and am afraid you will not like our
Sweden. 1t never showed to advantage. 1t is
so unfortunate that it should be so now, with
SO many ambassadors and visitors from all
parts Of the world"
Your correspondent said he had bssn in
| Sweden before, and referred to visit he had
made to Ulriksdal in 1871, in june when the
weather was unusually pleasant. SA
''Oh, WE'LL" said the King, ''you have been
fortunate. You have seen Sweden at it's
best. You we're probably here about the time
of the first visit of your countryman, Mr.. Du
Chaillu, if remember"
| THE AFRICAN EXPLORER IN SWEDEN.
Your correspondent said he visited Stock.
holm ct the same time as Mr.. Du Chaillu.
where is Mr.. Du Chaillu now?" asked
His Majesty.
Your correspondent said he understood him
to be in the northern part of Sweden, collect.
ing material for book; but as yet he had
not seen him.
HE is an interesting man." said the King.
II remember the first visit was during my
brothers reign. He was at Ulriksdal them"
THE LATE KING.
Your correspondent, referring to the pleas
ure he had received in meeting the late King,
spoke Of the regret which his death had occa-
stoned in America.
"Yes," said the King, 'ft was very sad.
| There were four brothers Of us at one time,
and alone remain. The King, my brother,
was much beloved It seems so strange
that he should have passed away so suddenly.
am the only survivor of the four. But my
mother still lives in very good health You
have not seen much of her during the festivi-
ties. She is in mourning for my brother, who