The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-21

Christiania, Norway, Feb. 2S.-There
is but one topic of interest among Nor
Wsgians no Rowadiay{s, o and nc that u.s.. Of
Sweden. It is not merely the profess
'sional politicians who are actively in
terested, it is the people. Whenever
and wherever you meet man, or a
woman either, for that matter, you are
sure to have the question put to you:
"What do ysou, think about the politi-
The newspapers are filed with the
talk, and men in all walks of life and of
every political creed are getting their
views into print. The students have
been particularly active in voicing the
sentiment for a speedy settlement. Men
connected with former administrations
have once more stepped into the politl-
j., G. Loevland, minister Of the depart
ment of public works in the Steen and
Blehr cabinet. Mr.. Loevland has re-
comfy delivered several speeches. So
has Georg Stang, former minister Of
war, who is GENERALLY considered the
father Of. all the Notifications along the
Swedish border: He is one of the men
whose name is known the world over,
as an arctic explorer. This is Professor
Frithjof Nansen. While it is hard to
believe that he really contemplates en-
tering politics, he has lately both in the
press and in public strongly urged the
speedy settlement Of the controversy.
Last g Saturday night It public meeting
modating about 5000, but about as
many We're turned away, as the house
was filed long before the hour set. Mr..
Stang was the star orator, and his views
were heartily seconded by the audience,
| which consisted of all sorts of people,
from members Of the storthing down to
young clerks and store girls.
siding at Rome, is a regular contributor
to the press on the controversy, but al
tho for nearly generation he has been
the chosen leader of the liberals, they
consider his views on the present issue
Anticipated and over meek. It is likely
that the best course lies between the ex.
Ftremes,. and when the situation is prop
erly adjusted such a course will no
doubt be followed: The lilly talk about
not even worth denying. No sane man
in either country believes it. But Nor.
way seems to stand closely united in
firmly demanding her rights. Of re.
cent articles the one by Mr.. Drolsum
chief librarian at the Norwegian uni
trade pa per, Farmand, is among the
most instructive. It has been trans
lated into English and also printed il
pamphlet form.
The situation has it's queer aspects
A few days ago well-known Swedish
singer, for years a favorite with the
Norwegians, was to give concert here
But that concert was never given fol
the reason that only very few bought
tickets. This man has always draw
a full house when in this city.
Last week when the emigrant steamer
Oscar II. was here, some Of the Swedish
passengers used their few hours stay
here to see the city. At one Of thu
principal cafes I happened to sit close
to group Of some Of the young Swedes
They were enjoying their coffee ant
, health and to the glory of their native
) land. Finally they decided to send {
request to the leader Of the band to play
the Swedish national hymn The waHe1
brought the bandmaster's reply-he i.
a German, by the way--that while h.
would like to accommodate them, hi
could not, in the present politica
situation, take the risk of playing
Swedish tunes.
At Stavanger Swedish drummel
ventured into a public bathhouse
Everything went we'll till he got to tn,
massage. Then the patriotic bath at
tendants thought this his opportunity tt
get even with the Swedes, and SO h,
treated his subject very vigorously
Finally the Swede found the treatmen
too rough and exclaimed: Am I t,
suffer for the unsatisfactory result O.
the consular negotiationsg You'd bet
ter get hold of Mr.. Bostrom instead 0:
me- A
Problem Of the Unemployed.
! IS. next in importance i
the care sof the unemployed. Since ]: