The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-13

spoken slightingly about his American
audiences and Of travel In the United
States. etc.
Those who met him here took no stock
In these reports. which they regarded as
fabrications. English papers now at hand
confirm this view. In an interview with
the Reuter- News Bureau, DIR. Nansen
speaks at some length about his Ameri-
can Impressions and experiences. and
what he says cannot but satisfy the most
exacting among US. He refers particu-
larry to the courtesy and kindness shown
him everywhere in this country and the
sympathy and eager interest displayed by
his American audiences. or Peary he
spaaks with great respect. Psary, he
says, has chosen one OF the very best
routes to the pole. and in Nansen's opinion
Is all but sure of success. He adds that he
does not mean that any explorer could
reach the pole by this route, but he re-
CARDS Peary as an explorer OF exceptional
ability and experience. and thinks that
success will crown his present effort.
This interview was accessible to the
representatives Of the Associated Press In
England, but IL has not appeared In any
OF their reports. which, on the contrary,
have put in Nanssn's mouth words ne
never uttered. Ii Is believed tina, our
Enslish-sreaking contemporaries will
themselves repair the injustice DR.. Nan
sen has suffered at the hands OF their
agents in England.
Ex-Premier Steen has succeeded In form
Ing new cabinet whi,h has been aceep-e n
by he king. The members OF the new
cabinet are: Ex-Prem.er Steen; Biehr,
member OF the storthing: Judge GUAM
Prof Wexelsen. Harbor fusrer.o W.
som. Col. Hoist. Editor Loviand, f. Sunda
merchant. ex-Minister Thilesen and T.
Lochen, one Of the Judges OF ne supreme
court B.ehr. Nysom and Locnen viii
constitute the Norwegian ministerial de-
partment in Stockholm. whcre Blenr Will
act premier; Mr.. Guam will be minister
Of church and Mr. Wexeisen, minister of
church and educaton Mr. Loylind, min
ister OF labor and public works; Mr.. Sunde
minister OF finance. and Mr.. Thilesen.
minister of the Interior.
Stems former cabinet consisted Of:
Steen, Biehr. Guam. Hoist Wexeisen Ny
som. Berner LanPe. koBow and Engei-
hardt The six first mentioned are also
members Of the present CABINET Thus far
the cabinet will b. merely sort Of a
family reunion. OF the new ministers Low
land the president OF the storthing. is a
weil~known figure IN politics and ore Or
the leaders Of the Liberal party. He is AZ
years old and has repf scented kflstlanganl
at the sessions Of issG-h8 and 1927. Stnde
Il 4s years Old and member Of the
stOrthInR IRON IhfiSfiafliH Mr.. L0chen
is A years old and the attorney general
Mr.. Thstasen Is - years old and an at
toTney By profession. He was member
OF Svsr9rup's cabiret from December -
lsE. TO January ". 1859, when the cabinet
resigned
Carl Ecktell. custom house Inspector AZ
Arendal Norway, died recently 7s years
old. The deceased had been connected
with the Arendai custom house since 1895
A company has been organized IN Chris
tiania 10 send prospecfors 20 the Tara NV
or in the northern part Of Norway Gaid
was found ia this river years ago. bar not
In paying quantities. At one time Rus
s.an-Norwegian company was projected in
which the Late emperor ~ Russia was
heavily interested. hut the company could
not do anything owing 10 the unwilling
ness on the part Of the Norwegian govern
rent 20 make territorial grants and con-
cess!ons. Part Of the Taua gold -bearlna
district ls Norwegian and part Russian
territory Mr. G. VI. Anderson. returning
KIondlker. will take charge OF the pros
pecting.
The United States consular agencies at
HeIsinger and Rome. Denmark, have teen
closed.