Morris tribune., 1904-06-04
Recent Occurrences of Interest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark,
WINNER OF NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
Dinner and Reception rendered Ran
dal Cremer in Londen-Many
People Present.
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.

A large dinner and reception in Lon
don May was rendered Randa
Cremer, M. p, who was recent!
awarded the Nobel peace prize. Abou
240 persons were present, among
whom were Andrew Carnegie and {
large number of members Of parlia
ment. Mr.. Cremer in brief address
| stated that it is his intention to use
the Nobel sum awarded him for es
tablishing permanent organiza ton
the purport of which will be to further
peace and aiding in settling inter
national disputes. The new organiZa
ton will consist of twenty-four per.
: sons of which at least two-thirds must
be taken from the ranks of labor
| ''The laboring men," said Mr.. Cremer,' -
''are the rocks upon which peace rests,
and they will in the future rule the
world"
A significant gathering was held at
Hasselbacken May 3 in commemora-
tion of the birth of Carl XIV. Those
present were the survivors Of his ma
jesty's court and staff and were the
following: Court Won Essen, council
lor of state; Count Piper, keeper of the
,, royal stables; Count Functionaries c.
Won Rosen and Brahe, Duke dot
ronte. Count Gyldenstolpe, General
Ericsson, Major General Liljenhok
and General Director Edholm. After
toast had been given in honor Of
King Oscar. the Duke dOtrante spoke
for the memory Of Carl XIV.
Peter Ollen, editor and publisher of
"Svenska Morgonbladet," died at his
home in Stockholm May 2 after
short, but sudden illness. He was fo"
number of years publisher of ''Hem-
landsvannen." but succeeded better
with the ''Morgonbladet" which now
has very considerable circulation in
Stockholm and throughout the country
Mr.. Ollen was a strong Good Templar
and has done much for the cause of
temperance in Sweden through his
writings and lectures.
Russian attempts to bluff Sweden
into abandoning it's projects for forti-
flying the east coast of GOtland have
only elected from the authorities here
declaration that the kingdom means
to take all measures advisable for Sc
curing the neutrality of Swedish
waters. The charge made by the Rus
SLAMS that submarines have been built
in Sweden for the Japanese govern
ment have been officially denied.
More than 10000 persons partici-
pated in the so-called May demon
strations in Stockholm the first, says
on which the laboring forces in Stock
holm always turn out to show their
strength. Noteworthy indeed is the
growth of the ''social demokrater'' in
Sweden, especially in the capital and
other cities. and their enthusiasm
seems unbounded.
The "automobile craze" has struck
Stockholm in earnest. The Stockholm
Automobile club has arranged a grand
parade, and racing contests in which |
more than 200 automobiles will pa1tici- |
pate. The ''auto meet will be held |
June 12-14. 1t will be Of an inter- |
character. as a number Of |
Germans. Danes and Norwegians have
agreed to participate in the racing |
contests.
A large hotel will be erected near the
Dramatic theater opposite the Kings |
Garden in the near future. It is to |
be Stockholm's largest hotel and when |
will cost more than 1000,
700 crowns The foundation for the |
aew hostelry will be laid i'm September
Nine Rosa e. Nachmanson has
donated 10000 crowns to the Swedish
National Society the purport Of which
g to check the spread of tuberculosis
Ind encourage the building and main
enance of sanatorfums. for con-
sumptives.
Potatoes are commanding fabulous
prices in the capital at present. A 1
liter" Of new potatoes sells at one
'rown and barrel of last seasons
potatoes is worth 1S5 crowns.
Emperor William, of Germany, will
'ay visit to Stockholm this summer,
md will, as is his custom. make an
extensive cruise along the Norwegian
'oast with the 'Hohenzolern."
King Oscar will attend the Inter-
lational Fishing Congress which will
,e in session at Marstrand July 1-5.
lie will remain at Marstrand during |
he entire month.
NORWAY. |