Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-10-28
Recent Occurrences Of interest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
DISSOLUTION NOW COMPLETE
Norway Recognized as Separate State
king Oscars Address
in Riksdag.
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.

Inc FORMAL dissolution OI luc uuloA
between Sweden and Norway was de
| cIared by an act of the riksdag Oct
16, when both houses passed the gov
eminent bill repeating the act Of the
union and recognizing Norway as "a
state separate from the union with
Sweden" Subsequently the new flag
law was passed. The flag will be a
yellow cross on a blue ground, the
same as existed to 1914, the union
mark now showing in the upper left
corned being eliminated. At this eX-
traordinary session, which closed Oct.
10, King Oscar delivered the following
impressive address, which no doubt
every reader of these columns will
read with interest: cit is a critical
moment" said the king, "when [ raise
my voice in this hall. The union
formed in 1914 between the people of
the Scandinavian peninsula, disunited
for centuries before, it required and
the Swedish riksdag has by a resolu-
ton adopted Oct. 16, approved my
proposal in regard to it's dissolution.
1t is truly not without deep grief that
l see these two closely related peO-
pie again separated, and that the
dangers, which in the union of nearly
a century seemed to be averted for
ever are again resuscitated. How
ever, | did not give up the hope that
though political union no longer exists,
lasting peace between the two peo-
pies may be maintained in the future
nations, and l am sure that a good
foundation for this is laid by the
agreement with Norway which you
have adopted in accordance with my
wish. | cannot at this moment eX-
press without deep emotion my cordi-
loyal devotion the noble people of
Sweden have shown to me since June
z of the present year, throughout a
time of trial that has been so pain
full to me. The memory of this [ will
not only carry in my heart to the last
hour of my life, but it is one which
will constantly encourage me to en-
ploy the strength still remaining in
me in my old age to the best advan-
tage for the country and people that
have shown me such loyal love. l
hereby declare the extraordinary ses-
sion of the riksdag closed and I re-
main, my worthy sires and men of
Sweden, with all my royal grace and
favor we'll disposed towards you"
The scene of the closing of the kings
address was q brilliant one. the en-
tire royal family being present, in
Guiding the duke and duchess of Con
naught and Princess Patricia of Con-
naught, as we'll as the American min
lister, Colonel Charles H. Graves, and
all the other members of the diplo-
matte corps.
Mr.. Ludwig Ruben, prominent
bank official in Stockholm, who is at
present touring in America, said in
a recent interview relative to the
political difficulties between Sweden
and Norway, that he believes from
now on the people of the two coun-
tries, though under different govern
ments, will be even more friendly than
before. ''The separation has been
coming on for some time" he said.
''The trouble was brewing and NOV
ing on to. the inevitable climax. Now
that the climax is thing of the past,
| believe the people of both countries
breathe easier They have much in
common and the political separation is
not going to interfere with the future
very friendly relations of the two peo-
Die so much akin"
Many complains are made to the
navy department over the conduct OF
The members of crews when ashore.
They have no regard for civilians or
he civil authorities. When ashore
hey wander about in parties, drink
heavily and insult and even assault
noffensive people. The complaints
come principally from Stockholm and
the principal naval sta
IONS
Donations to the general educational
'und now amount to 1,219,973 crowns.
This does not include the support the
educational institutions receive from
he government. With such magnificent
school funds the educational work in
Sweden is bound to progress remark
ably.
Nine. Sigrid ArnoIdson is at pres,
mt appearing as Juliet in Romeo and
Juliet" at the royal opera. Nine.
Arnoldson is a great favorite in Stock
,old and is playing to immense au-
licences.