The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-09
SWEDEN STANDS BY THE KING
nut no TiLK OF FORCE TO PRE-.
VENT NORW AVS SECESSION.
Feeling In Stockholm Is Rather That
Movement Is In Bad Taste-Finai
Decision win Wait a Fortnight-New

sprcfa' Cable Dispatches 10 THE SUN.
STOCKHOLM. June 6. -Crown Prince Gus
tat, who is returning from Berlin, to-day
passed through Copenhagen, where he
met the Danish Crown Prince. He is ex-
pected here tomorrow. Council of
State will be held as soon as he arrives,
King Oscar presiding.
There rs no doubt that the council will
support the King. Public opinion is becom-
ing more pronounced There was another
demonstration this evening. Many thou
sands marched to Rosendal and cheered the
King, who made hearty speech from a
balcony, He thanked his subjects for their
touching proof OF loyalty. Tho crowd
then vigorously sang the Swedish national
anthem and cheersd repeatedly.
Another demonstration IL expected after
the council OF State. Meanwhile there Is
no display OF bitterness toward Norway
nor is there any talk Of force to prevent
the latter's secession from the union
The popular attitude OF the capital Is
rather described az a struggling OF the
shoulders in contempt for the bad taste Of
Norway's disloyaty. without asseVtive
knowledge Of the outcome it Is judged
from tho present aspect OF affairs that
eventually the separation will be quiet ly
acquesced in. The Rlksdag will meet in a
fort might. Until then no final decision will
be relched.
King Oscar has refused to receive the
deputation appointed by the Storthing yes
terday to present its address to him on tho
subject of disunion.
The Dapbldd says that the act OF the
Norwegian Storthing yesterday In declaring
the union Of Sweden and Norway dissolved
and King Oscar deposed from the Nor
wegian throne has been followed by tho
resignation OF all Norwegians In tn, Scan.
dinavian diplomatic service.
CHRIsrIANIA. June 8.-The Government
continues to take the technical steps to
make effective the separation from Sweden
aud to consolidate the independence OF
Norway. There has been no hindrance
to business, and the city wears it's usual
aspect There Is universal satisfaction
at the calm reception Norway's decision
met in Sweden.
There is no appearance Of hurry to de-
eide the future form OF government. There
is no enthusiasm for republic among the
majority, but failing the ability to get tho
crown accepted by suitable constitutional
Prince tho obvious alternative is likely
to be adopted. This, of course. implies
that events will progress without obstacles,
of which there is certainly at present no
sign.
All the officers Of the Norwegian army
and navy have taken an oath of allegian CO
to the Enforcement. @
LONDON, juno S.-Dr hansen sends to
the Standard the following reply in re-
sponse to an inquiry as TO his views on the
secession Of Norway:
What happened yesterday could no
longer he avoided. The Crown was COM
PEELED to refuse to sanction tho consular
law, else 1t would be lost to Sweden. We
understand this without bitterness, but no
Norwegian could take the responsibility
for action Of this kind against tho unani-
nous will Of the nation and against the
constitution, which knows no King without
a responsible Ministry
"The Crown had consequently placed
itself out Of function in not being able to
form a new Ministry, and as the country
cannot remain without government the
step of yesterday became imperative. As
there is now no way back olir hope is that
the Swedish people will also understand
that this is the best solution OF the present
difficult crisis. and that this Is the only way
to happy future for both nations.
"We trust that the fdit dccompi will meet
with no objection abroad and that every
thing will develop quickly and normally
for the benefit Of both peoples may add
that there is no feeling against Sweden or
tho royal house, which is clearly proved by
our wish to see O prince Of the house of
Bernadotte on tho Norwegian throne"