Morris tribune., 1905-11-11

5f :
the question will be submitted to the
voice of the Norwegian people in the
following form: rs it the wish of the
Norwegian people that Prince Carl be
chosen king of Norway" 1t is the
opinion Of the leading men of Nor
way that the answer will be over
whelmingly in the affirmative. Among
the nations 100000 voters there are
about $4,000 in favor Of republic.
In the event that there is surprise
in store and that the republicans
should win, the present cabinet will
Immediately resign. But this Is not
likely. The Norwegian people seem
to have an unlimited amount Of con-
1fidence. in Premier Nicholson and his
colleagues and unless something entire
" unforeseen should happen Prince
Carl will be chosen. 1t is the ex-
pressed wish of Prince Carl that his
candidacy for the throne of Norway
be approved by the Norwegian people
at the ballot box and it has even been
rumored that unless this be hand
some majority that he will not ac-
cept. The representative chosen to
carry on the negotiations with Prince
Carl on behalf of the Norwegian gov
eminent is Dr. hansen, who is at pres
ent in Copenhagen as a guest of the
Danish royal family. Arrangements
for the coronation will Immediately
take place after Nov. IL.
There is marked increase in gov
eminent railway allowance" for Nor
way and this years budget comprises
9,563,575 crowns. all Of which has
been expended for railway construc-
lions and extensions. Next year the
government will spend 1884, 00O
crowns for completing the Bergen
road A sum of $50, 800 crowns will
go to the Arendal-Aamili railroad
and 26.40O crowns will be expended
for the preparatory construction of
the FIiesen-Ely erum railway and an
additional $4,000 crowns goes to the
Ofoten railway.
Eleanora Duse. the great Ibsen ac-
tress, has recently returned from
Germany and will now appear as
series of Ibsen performances in
Christiania. Her success in Germany
and Denmark has been phenomenal.
Harriet Wedel-Jarlsberg and Former
Minister of State Lovenskjold, have
donated 100000 crowns for legacy,
the interest of which shall go to
fund for shipwrecked sailors. This
fund is now backed up by 100000
crowns.
The Rritisn-Bergen expedition, I'M
der the leadership of Johan Clever,
has again resumed it's attempt to
reach Spitzbergen. 1t is believed that
the expedition was successful in its
last attempt which was about Oct. 10.
The Norwegian Travelling Mems
association will celebrate its 25th an
niyersary with banquet and ball at
Christiania between Christmas and
New Years. The association has at
present 1900 members.
Rolf Hammer, the well known bari
tone, who accompanied the Christi |
ania students on their concert tour in
series of song recitals in the cities and |
towns of Norrland.
: Johan Boyer. the aiithor,, who has
been doing military service during the
past year at Agdenes, has departed for
Paris, where he, together with his
family, will spend the winter.
August Steihamars' opera, 'The
Feast at Solhaug," was recently
rendered with much success at the
royal opera house in Berlin. There
was full house for seven consequ- :.
tive nights.
Lieutenant Karl Eklo has been
chosen chief of the marine department
in Bergen Lieutenant Eklo has dur
ing the past five years been stationed
1T Christiania.