The sun., 1895-04-08
A CRISIS In SCANDINAVIA.
THE SITUATION Nv NORWAY AND
SWEDEN TERY SERIOUS.
Emperor william Likely to Take UP Arms
if Russia s-Negotintions Ro.
sumed In Christiania, but with Littio
Prospect of Success Many Rumors.

&s"ptror hstNeiN TO y hRc Up hruS
ir Russia Negotiations Re.
sumed In ChristIania. but with Little
Prospect of Success Many Rumors.
BERLIN, April THE maturing conflict be-
tween Norway and Sweden has given rise TO
strange reports in Berlin. Since Tuesday it has
been common statement that, should the two
Kingdoms resort to force, Emperor William
would take up arms rather than permit the
threatened interference of Russia. He is said to
have promised King Oscar as much. Although
the official circle dscredits this report, the mere
thought of 1t has sutficed to fastcn general at
tenton upon the swift course OF events in the
Scandinavian peninsula.
Yesterdays dispatches from Stockholm,
while not confirming the predictions OF war.
describe the situation as very serions. Since
King Oscar returned to Stockholm negotiations
have been resumed in Christiania between
Michelet Of the Conservative Right. Minister
Stang, and tho Liberal leader, Steen, but with
little prospect of success. as Stang insists upon
his resignation. Michelct admits that he can
not form Ministry with any hopes of govern
ing under the Constitution, and Stcen threat
ems to impeach the members of any Cabinet
trying to override the majority. Although this
deadlock seems to render any peaceable settle
ment i'm possible. it Ia still good way this side
of civil Russia's attitude to the conflict Is
in doubt, but us usual she is suspected of de-
signs upon Norway.
With the alarmist rumors of the Emperor's
promise to King Oscar has come batch OF gos-
sip as to the relations between st. Petersburg
and Berlin. The two courts supposed to be
less friendly now than few weeks ago. Tho
Tugcbidtt says the Car gave Emperor William
no advance information as to Prince Lobanoff's
appointment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Although the Prince nt tho time was Ambnssn-
dor elect to Germany, tho German Emperor
first learned the news from Emperor Franz
Josef. Tho Tdgcbldtt says Emperor William
was chagrined by this snub that he Mt once
recalled Gen. Won Wcrdor. whose business it
was to learn the change of plan in st.
Petersburg. The statement that the Car
and Czarinn will not come to Ber-
lin this year is regarded as additional
proof of the cstrargement although, as the
Czarinn's accouchement 10 expected to take
place early in September. it is difficult to SEQ
how the visit could be made, even IL Russia and
Germany were on the verge Of an alliance.
Prince Radolin's appointment to succeed Wer-
der is said to have been made out Of spite. Rad
olin is IN enthusiastic Pole, and once advocated
Polish autonomy openly. Such character is
not adapted to please the Russian official circle,
although as diplomatist Of the first rank Rad
olin may 10 able to make place for himself at
the Russian court.
Whatever the relations between St. Peters,
burg and Berlin they did not prevent the Car
from giving Werder a grand farewell banquet
on Thursday. Tho Czarina and several other
members of the imperial family were present,
besides Count Vorontzoff- Dashkoff. Minister OF
the Imperial Household, and Gems. Richter and
Tchervine. No important developments arc
likely to como before both of the now Ambassa-
dors assume their duties.