Morris tribune., 1905-12-02
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.

Events in Russia and Finland are
followed with more than usual inter-
est in Sweden. Since the revolution
started Sweden has not much to fear
from Russia Finland has declared
herself independent and this will mean
that the much feared encroachment Of
Russia on Swedish territory is not to
be feared any longer. Stockholm at
present is filed with Finnish refugees
who are now, however, commencing to
return to their native land. There are
also a number of Russian students
from st. Petersburg in the city.
The Stockholm steamer "Johan." the
property Of Consul Percy Them, Of
Oxelosund, collided with the Russian
steamer antarctic" on it's way from
Norva to Middlesborough and both
vessels were imme diately sunk. All
of the Johan's crew, consisting Of
twenty three men, were saved and
were taken aboard the German steam
er "Brietjib." All except one Of the
Russian crew on the Antarctic" per-
ished.
Consul P. J. Hagerstrand, of Gefe
Is dead. He was born in that city in
1926 and was the son of a prominent
merchant. I'm early years he became
interested in the export business and
became very successful. A number
of years ago he was appointed vice
consul for Brazil and Portugal at
Gefe. He was Knight of Vasa and
Of the Portuguese Christi order.
A mining company has been estab-
hshed in Stockholm recently with a
working capital of 100000 crowns. The
company will operate in West Africa,
where rich gold fields have been dis
covered. The company consists Of
Consul n. Person and A. 7. Wilson of
Helsingborg. n. J.. Grinder, of Stock
holm, will be general manager of the
company.
Harold WieseIgren celebrated his
10th birthday Nov. 2. Mr.. Wieselgren,
who is the royal librarian, was on this
occasion the recipient of many con-
gratulations from friends. "Idun,"
the society which consists Of some Of
the best educated men of Sweden, sent
a deputation to tender Mr.. Wieselgren
the society's we'll wishes and congratu-
lations.
Sweden is said to lose 100000
crowns year because proper atten-
ton is not given to farm culture, ac-
cording to a statement made by Pro-
fessor Siostrom at an agricultural con-
vention held at Ultima recently.
Since the st. Petersburg railway
connections have been cut off. the
Russian government has chartered
special mail steamers to ply between
Stockholm and st. Petersburg. Much
mail has been detained.
J. e. Lignell has donated 10000
Gustav Vasa church. The font will
be made of pure marble and will,
when completed. be the finest bap-
tismal font in Sweden.
There will be not less than 1884 800
crowns spent for the poor of the city
during the year 1906. Stockholm does
much for it's deserving poor and sets
a good example for other European
cities in this respect.
Rinji Nakamaya of Toxic, is at
present studying the Swedish tele-
phone system in Stockholm. He
travels on government stipendiate
and will also visit Christiania and
London.
The daily newspapers Of Stockholm
have organized company known as
"The Press Advertising bureau" The
idea is to protect the advertising rates
of first class publications.
Dr. f. Wretman has donated co.
600 crowns to the Samaritan orphan
asylum in Stockholm. Mr.. Wretman
has always donated literally to Stock
holm charities.
The duke and duchess of ConnaGght
and Princess Victoria Patricia de-
parted for England during the early
part of the month.