Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-17
1t States That Negotiations Will Soon Be
Brought to Definite Results.
COMPROMISE ON SUBJECT OF FORTS
Mutual Concessions to Avoid Woundine
sensibilities Of Either Nation.
CONFERENCE WILL MEET AGAIN TODAY
RumOr that Powers Were to Inter-
vene Due TO Oner of Good
Omces by Three
Nations

kARLSTAD, Sept. 16-The first official
announcement indicating that the. delegates
OF Norway and Sweden were approaching
an understanding in their effort to establish
modus vivendi for the countries as sep
arate governments was given out tonight at
the close of the joint session Of the dele
gates. This announcement reads:
The probabilities are that in the near fu-
definite result
This somewhat cryptic announcement Is
accepted as indicating that the negotiations
nave finally reached a stage where agree
ment is in sight and resort to arms, which
might have involved other powers. may
sdtely be considered to be out of the ques-
ton. At this hour delegates decline TO
throw further light on the discussions,
which will be resumed tomorrow. II IS
taken for granted. however, that a compro-
mise has been reached on the subject of
tortifcations, which has been the crux Of
the situation from the start, and that the
main questions will be arbitrated
Mutual Concessions Made.
IL is stated here that considerable influ-
ence was brought to bear on both sides
looking to concessions by which the
wounding Of the sensibilities Of the people
OF either nation might be avoided and
an entente between the Scandinavian peo-
pie secured. Owing to the silence of the
delegates and the carefulnsss With which
Informed persons on roth s.des Euard the
secrets Of the conference It would he un-
wise to speculate on the proceedings which
led to the decision which caused the is
suance of the official announcement to-
night. 1t is expected the exact terms have
been drawn up and approved by both sides
The indefniteness of the official announce
ment coupled with the resumption Of the
sessions of the delegations tomorrow. led
to the inference that only the broad terms
on which Sweden will consent to a dissolu-
tion OF the union were settled. Both sides
up to this morning appeared firm In their
demands regarding the fortresses and there
is good reason to suppose that mutual con-
cessions were made.
Premiers' Conference.
Prior to the assembling of the conference,
a few minutes before O'Clock tonight
Premiers Lundberg and Nicholson. respect
lively OF Sweden and Norway were in con-
ference alone. The lateness of the hour of
adjournment made It impossible to obtain
the result OF the conference from the dele
gates, but better feeling prevails, and it
is expected that the next few days will see
an amicable ending OF the conference.
The report that the powers had made
representation to Sweden was based on the
fact that Great Britain France and Ger
many offered their services If they became
necessary.
Intense Relief at Both Capitals.
STOCKHOLM. Sept 16.-The tidings from
Karlstad were received here with general
satisfaction and were a relief to the strain
Of the last few days.
! CHRISTIANIA. Sept l6.-The oficial
communication issued at Karlstad was re-
ceived here at lO:45 tonight, and was i'm
mediately spread on bulletin boards to be
read by the crowds waiting quietly but
eagerly in the Vicinity of the newspaper
ofhces. The communication is interpreted
as confirming the optimistic reports pub