The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-21
MILL TAKE THE JOB
C1nrsIIAN ACCEPTS KINGsHIP FOR
 HIS GRANDSON.
0euutaf1en ef Memhers of the Nor wew1an Parliament Go Through Ceremony at Copenhagcn.
 Speech of Danish Monarch.

Copenhagen, Nov. 20.--The throne of Norway was formally rendered to Prince Charles of Denmark this morn fng by a deputation of members of the Norwegian Parliament and was accept ca by King Christian in behalf of his grandson. The brief ceremony in the 9alace recalled the similar event in 19o3, when the throne of Greece was presented to Prince George of Den- mark
 The functions today lasted only twenty minutes, but the scene was brilliant as it was attended by all the princes and princesses and their suites, the diplomatic corps. including the, American Minister. Mr.. O'Brien. and the high court officials.
 President Berner, in a speech. invited Prince Charles to become King of Nor way and King Christian accepted the offer. The old king was much affected as he blessed and embraced his grand-t children, King Haakons VII, and Queen Moud. The close of the ceremony was signaled by the firing of a royal salute.
 An enormous crowd gathered in front of the palace and gave a rousing re- ception to the new King and Queen of Norway as they left the palace in a gilded state chariot
 King Christian read the speech of
 
 Reply of King Christian.
 Representatives of the men of Norway: It has pleased us to accede to the desire of the Norwegian people that we accept the ancient crown of Norway for our dear grandson. Prince Charles. We cherish full confidence that the Norwegian people in common with him have a happy future in store for them. The young King does not or ctr fn fnr he claims relationship to former Norwe- xiAn Kings. Nor will the Kingdom of Norway be strange to him, for every where in the land common recollections of history of the Kingdom and the his tory of his race will meet him.
 Tt is our hope that the ties which even now unite the young King and people for the welfare of the land and it's future, and it is our belief that thereby not only will the welfare of the Norwegian people be furthered. but also the welfare of their kinsmen. We pray the Almighty God that this step may bring happiness and bless ings to the whole North and that unity, peace and concord may increase be- tween the two nations. We are con- fident that our whole house and the Danish people share this wish.
 with this I commend you to God,
  greetings to the Norwegian people which you represent"
 Turning to the new King and Queen, King Christian said:
 ! ITO you, my dear grandchildren, I address myself with the hope that God may lend you power and strength to serve your country and people with righteousness. In this way you will win for yourselves the love of your people and will feel yourselves Nor wegians in your work for the happiness and future of your country.
 "You, my dear grandchildren. have here served your fatherland and King with loyalty. Therefore. am con vinced that you will enter on your new and responsible task with good intent. Fill worthily your place and your father and mother, your whole race the land of the. Danish people. and I. your old King and grandfather, will all celebrate this solemn hour with warm feeling.
 'tGo with my God, my dear grand children, from the land and race that bore you, to the land and people which have called you and take the blessing with you of your old King. for you, your race and your deeds now and for ever. Herewith I commend you to God.s