The Washington times., 1905-06-08
NORNE EGIANS MAY
FORM REPUBLIC
Should Princes Refuse the
PPoffered Throne.
FOR PRESIDENT
New Government Establishes Foreign
Office and Administers Oaths
Of Allegiance.
FOR PRESIDENT

CHRISTIANIA, June g--M- Loevlard,
who was president of the council of
state at Stockholm, before the union
with Sweden was dissolved, has been
appointed to the important position OF
minister Of foreign affairs for the new
Norwegian government
All the officers of the army and navy
today took the oath of allegiance to the
new government.
The Norwegian diplomatic officers who
have been stationed at Stockholm have
been recalled and have started for Chris
tiania.
Ine action of the storthing in declar-
iEg the union between Norway and
Sweden ended, meets with practically
the unanimous approval or the entire
people Of Norway. From all sections or
the country as the news spreads come
words of commendation. Premier Michil-
son and his cabinet are performing the
routine business OF the state in much
the usual way and will continue to do
SO until some permanent arrangement Is
made for the future ~7vernment OF the
countr-
As soon as possible a committee will
be sent to Stockholm to confer with
King Oscar, and get his answer to the
proposal to elect one Of his sons to the
throne of Norway.
If he refuses, and it is admitted the
! chances are he viii, the throne will be
| offered to a Danish prince. In the event
Of refusal here. it is not at all i'm
| probable that the people will declare
| for Il republic and elect a president.
| There is already some talk to this ef-
| feet and the name of the famous ex-
| plorer Nansen is frequently heard in
| connection with the presidency
| Proposed Address to Powers.
| An address TO the powers is now being
drawn up explaining the reasons for the
action Of the state, and asking for the
| formal recognition Of Norwegian inde-
pendence. This will be presented In per-
son by the strongest men in the nation
| to be selected for that purpose 1t will
make no difference in the plans Of Nor
! way If this recognition IS withheld and
| any attempt at interference will be re-
| sisted with arms.
Much interest Is felt In the develop
| nent in Stockholm. 1t is not believed
| that Sweden will do more than protest
and try to prevent the recognition of
| Norway by foreign countries.
| DR.. Nansen. the Arctic explorer will
! possibly be one Of the ENJOYS to ask
foreign powers to recognize Norway s
| independence. but he denies that he has
| any intention Of seeking political lead
| er5hip.
The storthing has issued a procIama-
ton to the nation detailing the events
| that eliminated In secession from Swe-
| den, and expressing the hope that Nor
| way will live in peace and good reIa-
tons with all. especially with the Swe-
dish people, with whom the Norweglans
are united by many natural ties.
! The proclamation adds:
The storthing feels assured that the
| people will join it and the government
J in maintaining the full independence of
| Norway. supporting with frmness and
dignified tranquility the necessary sac
| rifices and that all subjects VIII fully
respect all the ordinances and prescrip-
| tions of the government. All officials
I civil and military, must in all respects
| yield to that obedience which the gov
| ernment has the right to claim accord
ing TO the authority transferred to 1t
| by the storthing in the name of the
| Norwegian people"