The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
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valuable than the political union are
the feelings of solidarity and voluntary
cohesion of both peoples. The union has
become a danger to this feeling OF sol
idarity of the Norwegian and Swedish
peoples which should secure me happi-
ness of both nations and constitute
their strength abroad.
If the union is now severed, the
Norwegian people have not lost their
wish to live in harmony with the peo-
pie of Sweden and the dynasty under
the direction of which our country,
despite many and bitter disputes affect
ing the union, has attained such intel
lectual and material development.
WANT BERNADoTTE TO RULE.
"As evidence of the fact that the
work and struggle of the Norwegian
people for the full independence of the
fatherland has not been founded on
any i'll feeling toward the royal house
of the Swedish people, and has not
left behind any bitterness toward
either of these. the Storthing respect
fully solicits your Majesty's co-opera-
tion to the end that a prince of your
Majesty's house may be permitted,
while relinquishing his right of sue
cession to the throne of Sweden, TO ac-
cept election as King of Norway.
"The day on which the Norwegian
people elect their own King to ascend
the ancient throne of Norway will open
up an era of more tranquil conditions
in Norway of good and cordial rela-
tions with the Swedish people and of
peace, concord and loyal cooperation
in the north for the protection and
culture of the people and their freedom
and indepen dence Convinced of this,
the Storthing ventures to express the
confident hope that what has now been
done will turn out to be for the good
of all as well as of your Majesty, for
whose person the Norwegian people
will retain their high respect and de-
votion.''
Nicholson, the retiring Premier, ac-
cepted in behalf of the Government
the honorable and difficult task with
which the Storthing has intrusted it"
Five Social Democrats dissented
from the address to the King.
After the Storthing had adopted the
resolutions Premier Berner. in a short
speech, emphasized the serious import
with saying:
May God protect the Fatherland."
The whole assembly joined in the
Presidents devout wish.
DANISH PRINCE MAY BE CHOSEN.
1t is not expected that King oscar
will consent TO any Prince of the house
of Bernadotte accepting the Norwegian
crown. Should the King refuse there Is
a possibility that the throne will be
offered TO Prince Waldemar, the third
son of King Christian of Denmark. The
people of Denmark largely sympathize
with the Norwegian demands.
At its meeting this evening the Stor-
thing addressed proclamation to
the Norwegian people. in which Is
given a detailed account of the events
preceding the passage of the resolu-
tion. The proclamation concludes as
follows:
The Storthing hopes that the Nor
wegian people will succeed in living In
peace and on good terms with ALL and
not the least with the Swedish people
to whom we are linked by so many
natural ties.
THE Storthing is sure that the people
will join with it and with the Govern
ment in maintaining the full independ-
ence of Norway, and with firmness and
tranquility submit to the
necessary sacrifices. and it is further
sure that all subjects will fully respect
all ordinances and prescriptions of the
All officials. civil and military, must
in every respect yield that obedience
which the Government has the right to
claim. according to the authority trans
ferred to it by the Storthing in the
name of the people of Norway
DIGNITY MARKS PROCEEDINGS.
The proceedings throughout the
momentous session of the Storthing
to-day were marked by supreme goou
order and by the utmost dignity. The
plans had been carefully prepared, and
nothing had been omitted to bring
about the inauguration of a new Gov
ernment under the best auspices.
That the feeling was intense was
evidenced by the great gatherings of
people outside the Storthing during the
early session and after the announce-
ment of the result of the proceedings
a quiet respect was shown the mem
bers as they left the building. There
was not the slightest evidence of ex-
citement, the people seeming to real
ize the responsibility placed upon
them.
The crowds were especially respect
full in their ovation to Nicholson. the
retiring Premier, who, when inter-
viewed, said he was exceedineIy
pleased at the dignity displayed both
inside and outside of the Storthing
Inc premier said the proceedings were
solemn and that every one was imbued
with a tremendous responsibility. but
he added, "the Storthing could not have
taken any other STEP
1t was arranged that the Storthinr
shall send deputation to convey the
address adopted by it to the King.
The Storthfng will, If necessary. de-
fend the step taken to-day by force of
arms.
If a Prince of the house of Berna-
dotte should consent to ocoupy tho
throne of Norway he must give up ali
Idea of succession to the Swedish
throne.
Arctander will be Norways first
Foreign Minister. He is now chief of
the Department Of Commerce, Nayiga-
ton and Industry.
1t is learned that Crown Prince Gus
tave will return Immediately from
Berlin. 1t is understood that an ex-
session of the Swedish
will be called on June 26. if
not earlier, as the result of to-day's ao-
ton of the Storthing.
KING HAS BRITISH SYMPATHY.