The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-08

Sues Brief Protest Against the stor.
things Action--No Public Excitement
in northumberland Members OF the
State Council to Carry On tho Govern
ment-Reauest to King Oscar to Choose
Prince OF tho House Of Bernadotte for
Norway's King-Probably VIII Refuse.
Special Cable Dispatches b TEE sun.
CHR1srIANIA, Norway, June THE
storthing to-day declared the union be-
tween Norway and Sweden dissolved and
affirmed that the King Of Sweden Is no
longer King OF Norway.
A resolution was adopted unanimously
empowering the present members Of the
Norwegian State Council to exercise until
further notice, az the Government Of Nor
way, the power hitherto appertaining to
the King.
An address to the King was adopted de-
elaring that no i'll feeling was entertained
toward him, the dynasty or the Swedish
baton, and asking his Majesty to cooperate
In the selection Of young Prince Of the
house Of Bernadotte to ascend the throne
81 Norway.
In political circles 1t is not believed that
King Oscar will agree to allow member
Of the house of Bernadotte to accept the
crown Of Norway.
cHRIsT1AN1A is CALM.
To foreign observer the most remark
able external feature of the revolution
accomplished to-day is the total absence
Of manifestations Of triumph, anxiety,
nervousness or other excitement. This
does not imply apathy, but rather calm
confidence in the strength Of the nations
position, based upon the unanimity of its
members and reliance upon the political
Leaders.
The possibility Of Sweden attempting to
restore the union by force Of arms Is not
ignored, although 1t is not expected, but the
revolutionists profess to be able to meet
even this contingency. There is, however
no war talk, and everybody hopes that
the separation will be fully accomplished
peacefully.
The public session Of the Storthing this
morning was calm and digniAed. Every
body stood when the Prime Minister. on
behalf OF the Cabinet. accepted the Stor-
things mandate to carry on the Govern
ment.
There was a tone of sadness, mingled
with suppressed enthusiasm, among those
present, and when the Prime Minister,
in his closing address, altered the usual
formula of God save the King and our
country to God save our country. many
in the audience were moved to tears.
This incident is indicative OF the total
absence Of luminosity against the King. The
proceedings closed with the only striking
demonstration that the revolution has pro-
duced. The whole assembly shouted God
save our fatherland," and when the Minis
astically cheered them, although they re-
peatedly begged the people to refrain from
demonstrations.
1t is intended to send deputation to
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his Majesty will receive it.
A Foreign Office will be established in
q few Gays, either NJ. Loevling or NJ. Arc
lander presiding. A special mission will
be sent to the Powers to ask them to recog-
ni7e the independence Of Norway.
DR.. Nansen, the Arctic explorer. will
possibly be one Of the ENJOYS, but he denies
tina. he has any intention Of seeking po-
itical leadership.
Emperor Williams cancellation Of his
annual Norwegian trip Is regarded as fore
shadowing his indirect interference, espe-
cially in view Of the rumors that he intends
to 90 to Sweden instead.
AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE
The Storthing has issued proclamation
to the nation detailing the events that cuI-
minated in secession from Sweden, and
expressing the hope that Norway will Live
in peace and good relations with all. espe-
cially with the Swedish people, with whom
the Norwegians are united by so many
natural ties, The proclamation adds;
"Ihe Storthing feels assured that the
people will join it and the Government
in maintaining the full independence Of
Norway, supporting with hrmness and
digniied tranquility the necessary saori-
foes, and that all subjects will fully respect
all the ordinances and prescriptions Of the
Government All officials. civil and mill
tary, must in all respects yield to that
obedience which the Government has
the right to claim according to the authority
transferred to it by the Storhing in the
name Of the Norwegian people.
KING OSCAR PROTESTS.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June king Os-
car telegraphed to-day to the Norwegian
Premier: Il have received the commune
cation from the Council Of State and record
my most decided protest against the method
and action Of the Government
King Oscar, whose strength was much
shaken by his recent illness, is stated to DO
greatly perturbed by Norway's action,
but beyond his brief protest to Prime Min
lister Nicholson he has made no public
utteranoe or Oiven anv Indication OF his