The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-22
PsyCHOLOGY AND THE MAP.
s-ecu,at!ons About the Future tinted
states OF EurO;e.

To THE EpiToR or The SrN Sir: Rather
more than twenty years ago there was pub
shed, believe AT Vienna, an allcgori-
cal map Of Europe in which Norway and
Sweden were depicted as two seals engaged
in A death struggle The picture was n tine
one then. and the struggle has been main
laincd ever since with more or less intensity
w to the other day when Norway relaxed its
grip and declared ii terminated by the decla-
ration of secession. Whether in court Of
political ethics the act as carried ont would
be Judged Justiable is perhaps doubtful.
the union having been in the nature OF II part
nership which would have been better dis
solved in friendly conference. The separa-
ton however. has taken place. and there
seems little for King Oscar 10 do but ac-
cept the inevitable. and for the two countries
to come together again later on in some form
Of federation or alliance to guarantee the in
dependent political existence of each.
1t may. think. be assumed that the scpara-
ton would not have come about in the way II
has but for the Russo Japanese war and the
paray sis OF Russia consequent on her defeats.
The opportunity seems TO have tempted the
Norwegian statesmen and people to break the
rksome bond that has been fruitful only of
citations hurtful TO their coun,ry's progress
and prosperity, and they seized II with d calm
prompitude and determination that augnrs
well Tor the future conduct OF their internal
Affairs and external relations, IL viii matter
little whether in default OF king they elect
a President and declare themselves a republic
I he title OF their Chief executive Will he OF no
consequence as concerns Norway itself, for
the Norwegians are essentially q democratic
people win nigh p1bliiirai inteiI,srnft, ne
effect abroad. should they proclaim republic.
II viii be another nail. even though only
royalty in Europe. 1t will derive still greater
Importance from the downfall of antocracy
in Russia, and in the uncertainties OF the
ftpu nj Mt nj N 1 - 4 "a IN
well be contagious.
Already there is forming in Holland a party
ay1ra6e to DI'G en- republic N the nIf n
Il direct heir and both in II olland and Bel
GUM there is growing inclination to relhite
either under one government or in federal
pact. In both countries it IL now recognized
that grave fault was committed in $3.50. and
that the best security they can have against
on France or Great Britain il to come together
again. The successful set, einent OF the Nor
wesan with SWsden d T Ev1 H Fsea
while an alliance between the eastern and
western scandnavisn states would De an
example for Holland and Belgium to follow
whenever The time ripe.
1t is not. of course. TO be supposed that re-
publican and federal solutions of disputes
States can be paiatable to enperors and kings
OF centralized and compulsory united "oun-
su thr dsys are Paad' when to
avert disintegration within their own domains.
sovereigns aud governments could marC!
armies into other count res to thWart the will
of their peoples. Even the Emperor william
mi ght be- expected to halt before the conse-
auences Of such procedure. with radicalism
and socialism undermining his own throne,
and powerful republic like that Of France, I
daily growing more radical to champion new
commonwealth emerging from the chrysalis
of monarchy. Whether they like IT or not. the
or the peoples Of Europe will
go on. and the war and other lords will have
TO conform to the changing conditions or get
force on the solution Of political questions in a
sense always favorable to the people and TO
peace. and the great tinanciers of the world
will find ~ to their Interest to take that side.
The social machinery OF Europe has become 80
complex that ii would require onlya very slight
shock TO throw II out OF gear. and The country
or interest that would venture to bring about
a general disturbance would be regarded as u
common enemy. The democrati2ng OF Eu-
rope will therefore go on. and wi tn ii the
spread of the federal principle and as royal
families decay and become extinct through
painless processes the evolution will work
up to the United States of Europe. and Nor
way Will be able TO claim the honor Of having
led the way in showing how people may be-
come free without disturbing anything of
greater consequence than crown. }.
NRw YORK. June 81.