Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-05-23
Recent Occurrences OF interest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
RUSSIAN CRUELTY IN F1NLANI
Preparation Being Made to Let the
World Know Full Story-Nesult
That Is Expected.
SWEDEN.
Stockholm

SGOCKnOkAUs
Preparation is in progress to set
before the world the full story of Rus.
sian aggression and brutality in Fin
land. 1t is proposed to secure publlca'
ton Of the story in every civilized
country and to induce the great organs
of public opinion to record their YER
dict upon the facts. While it is scarce
ly hoped that the result will be the
restoration Of Finnish liberties it is
thought that the protest of civilization
will reach the car and lead at least
to some moderation of the present pol
icy, which is destroying the ancient
laws and culture of Finland. No doubt
is entertained that the wide publication
of the truth will subject Russia to uni
versal hatred and suspicion and to
place obstacles in her path wherever
she seeks to extend her sway over ex-
listing nationalities. 1t is desired by
the leaders of the movement that Firms
and Finnish sympathizers in all coun-
tries give their best thought to the
question of making Russia's policy in
Finland as expensive as possible.
Serious strikes exist in many parts
of Sweden, especially in Stockholm
and Gefe, where the lockers are idle.
The troubles are of political charac-
ter and disclose the discomfort of the
lower classes, who complain of the
;,irr 1y1%in fho ,IIJfn-
cratic municipal vote and the obsolete
rule of the privileged state church.
The governments promise Of franchise
reform in connection with the elections
for the lower house offers small i'm
provement, since the upper house is
elected by the municipal vote. King
Oscar, who has grown old and gray
amid constant troubles with Norway.
now finds that country becoming more
loyal every day, while discomfort
spreads in Sweden and is even assum
ing the character of progressive re-
publican propaganda.
Herr Hedin. Democratic deputy, Gre
ated a sensation in the riksdag May Z
by attacking members of the royal
family Herr Hedin offered a resolu-
ton that no princes of the royal house
should be permitted to hold commands
in the army; also that these princes
now holding commands should be de-
prived of their rank. He declared the
members of royal families who hold
commissions in armies are always
frauds and humbugs, because their adj
vance is too rapid for them to prop
erly learn the science of war. The res
olution was finally rejected, the vote
being 1913 nays to 80 yeas.
An appropriation Of 100000 crowns
for Sweden's participation in the
worlds fair at st. Louis has now been
practically assured, inasmuch as King
Oscar submitted proposition to
this effect before the riksdag April %.
Simultaneously the Swedish Export So
ciety has submitted petition to his
majesty, but recommends that sum
of not less than 100000 crowns be ap-
propriated.
The Tooth anniversary of the Louisi-
ana purchase was observed in Stock
holm April 80, at dinner given by
III. Kohlsaat, United States commits
sioner for the st. Louis exposition.
United States Minister Thomas presid-
ed as POSTMASTER and delivered an adj
dress in which he referred to the
friendly relations which have always
existed between the Swedes and Amer
leans
P. P. Waldenstrom, the preacher
and riksdagsman, is urging his coun-
trymen not to emigrate to America.
Recently several of his followers have
written him and asked him for infor-
nation regarding America and in ev-
cry instance Mr. Waldenstrom has adj
vised them to remain in Sweden.
A Scandinavian swimming club has
been organized in London and has al
ready thirty-five members. They will
give a swimming exhibition in July,
when several crack swimmers from
Stockholm and Christiania will be
present.
Swedish paper is in great demand in
foreign countries. During the first
three months of the present year not !
less than 1902, 900 Kilograms of pa
per were shipped to foreign countries,
as against 15.36S,O0 Kilograms for the
same period last year.
Hugo Tamm has subscribed 1000 |
crowns to the DR.. Otto Ekstam's Nova |
Semlja expedition. Professor Axel |
Wallen has been chosen meteorologist |
for the expedition.
Grown Princess Victoria has re-
turned from Naples and will spend the
summer in Sweden and Norway.
NORWAY.