Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-25
Latest Phase of the Crisis at
Stockholm.
NORWEGIAN SITUATION
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF RIKSDAG
RECOMMENDS DISSOLUTION.
Provided Newly Elected Storthing Re
quests 1t or People of Norway
Favor 1t by Vote.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 2J-The cab
met has resigned.
The special committee appointed by the
riksdag to deal with the crisis which
created the revolution in Norway today de-
livered its report. The committee declares
unanimously that the government bill can
not be adopted in the form in which it was
presented to the riksdag, and proposes that
the riksdag shall signify its willingness to
negotiate with Noi way for dissolution
of the union If the newly e.ectcd sorting
requests a repeal of the act of union and a
dissolution of tie union. If such request
Is received from Norway after the Nor
weglan people by plebiscite have de clared
in favor of dissolution of the union.
Contingent Terms.
The committee recommends that N the
event Of dissolution of the union Sweden
should insist on the following terms:
First-The establishment of zone on
each side of the frontier separating the
Kingdoms within which the existing forti-
hcations shall be razed and new fortifca-
lions may not be erected.
Second-The right of pasturing reindeer
belonging 70 Swedish Laplanders in north
Norway
Th!rd-That the transit trade through both
countries shall lie secured against unjusti-
fable obstruction.
Fourth-That The status of Sweden in re-
spect to foreign powers as established by
treaty shall be clearly defined so that
Sweden shall be completely freed from re-
SponslbiIlty for Norway to other states
An Arbitration Convention.
The committee also regards an arbitra-
ton convention between Sweden and Nor
way as desirable. although it does not con-
sder IT an essential condition for the disso-
luton of the union
The committee further proposes to an
thorize the government to raise a loan of
S21.DD,0OO, which can- by a resolution of the
rlksdag, be made available for such read
Jusimehts ana arrangements as may be
necesSitated by the new conditions
Regarding eventual negotiations with
Norway the committee declares that:
w WhateVer may be demanded for the weI-
fare and dignity of Sweden as a condition
OF the repeal of the act of union on the ma ri 1
OF Sweden and of the recognition of Nor
way must be claimed and adhered TO with
rigor and determination
Preamble of Report
The preamble of the COMMITTEES report is
lengthy recitation of the events leading
up to the committees appointment claim
ing that Sweden made all possible conces-
slons in order TO maintain the union De-
spite these efforts the differences grew until
they chmaxed in the revolution.
1t is self-evident" declares the com
mlttee, that the union was not dissolved
by the storthings action. A contract can
not be broken by one party's parliament
therefore. the storthing's action can only
De considered as Norways declaration that
she does not desire any longer to maintain
it, II is for Sweden 10 decide what action
is necessary.
According to the laws she would be
fuiIy justified in using the necessary force
TO re-establsh the union. This would seem
TO be the natural course in the first ex-
cltement. but reflection shows that IL would
be against the true interests of Sweden
There was great mutual advantage in the
union. but It's maintenance by force would
make the union a source of weakness in
stead of strength. Sweden should not
therefore, employ force. but must insist
that It's permission is necessary to its 1isso-
luton. Sweden must agree TO the cam
collation. of the act of union on certain con-
ditions. insisting a preliminary on a
satisfactory settlement of all affairs mu-
tually affecting the two countries"
The committee emphatically disapproves
of any action by Sweden either in the direc-
tion of a dissolution of the union or Tecog-
milton of Norway's independence until the
Norwegians have had an opportunity
through elections or plebiscite of express
ing their wishes.
In Case of Vote.
II the vote favors dissolution the storth-
ing must legally approach Sweden to this
end. and II a satisfactory agreement can be
had the committee recommends Sweden's
assent.
The committee points out that all
threatening action should be avoided as It
is important that the two peoples should
live in peace even If separated.
The committee in conclusion refuses TO
recommend that the rlksdag authorize the
cabinet to negotiate with Norway as de-
manded by the government bill. but says
that if Norway legally approaches Sweden
In accordance with the committees pro-