The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-06-10

KING OSCAR H. OF SWEDEN
of Norway accept the action Of the
storthing when it proclaimed King Os'
car no longer king oi Norway. Follow
ing is the resolution passed by the
storthing. unanimously and without
debate.
Your Majesty:
Whereas. An the members OF the coun-
cil OF state have laid down their offices
and
Whereas. His majesty the king has de-
olarcd himself unable to establish Il new
government for the country and
Whereas. The constitutional regal power
thus becomes imperative. the storthins
authorizes the members Of the council OF
state who retired today 10 exercise until
further notice. as the Norwegian l4>erh-
mcut the power appertalning 90 the KING
I'm accordance with Norway cOnstitutiOl
and existing mws with those chang s
which are urc,ssitlted hy the fact that
the union with Sweden under one King
b. dissolved ln consequence Of the king
having ceased to ACT AS Norwegian
king.
Th. cours. Of DEVELOPMENTS which have
proved more powerful than the desire
and will of individuals has led 10 this re-
suit The union entered upon boz 1914 hts
from the inst hour been differently inter
pr.t.d Dos Oh. two nations. both with re-
gard to b.. spirit and letter. Efforts have
been mad. on thc Swedish side % extend
tie uninu and Ou the Norwegian side ~
connae II 10 the limit laid down by the
act OF union. and otherwise tO assert ne
INDEPENDENT power of both states in all
matters NOT defined bon that act as coming
under the union.
The difference OF principle I'm the inter
pr,tatlou OF the character Of the union
has provoked much misunderstanding oe-
tween the TWO peoples and has caused
much friction I'm the Interpretation when
during the recent negotiations between
the two countries has been laid down oy
Sweden as against Norway. The union
was Justified so long as 1t could contrib
ute 10 the welfare and happiness OF both
peoples while maintaining their indepen-
deuce as sovereign states. But above the
uuion there stands for Ms NOrwegians our
Norwegian f4therland and for the Swedrs
their Swedish fltherland while more
valuable than the political union are the
feelings OF solidarity and voluntary cohe'
sion OF both peoples The union has be-
come "a danger 90 this feeling Of solidarity
Of the Norwegian and Swedish peoples
which should secure the happiness VI
both nations and constitute their strength
abroad
As evidence OF the fact that the work
and struggle OF the Norwegian people iof
the fun Independence of the fatherani
has not been founded on any Ill feeling
towards the royal house or the Swedish
IL t..f. =
terness towards either Of these. the stor-
thing respectfully solicits your majesty
co-operafion 20 the end that prince 81
your matcsty's house may bee permitted
while rclinuuishlng his right Of succession
to the throne of Sweden. To accept cleo
tion as king of Norway. The day on
which the Norwegian people elect their
own king 10 ascend the ancient throne IL
Norway will open up AN era OF more
TRANQUIL conditions iu Norway OF good
and cordial relations with the swedish
neople and of peace. concord ana loyal
co-operation IN the north for the protec-
ton and culture of the people ana theil
freedom and independence. convinced OF
this the storthing ventures TO express
the confident hope that what has no"
been done will turn out to be for the
good of all as we'll as Of your majesty
for whose person the Norwegian people
will retain their highest respect ana de-
yotion.
The proceedings throughout the mo-
mentous session OF the storthing were
marked by supreme good order and by
the utmost dignity. The plans had been
most carefully prepared and nothing
had heen omitted TO secure the inaugu-
ration OF a new government under the
best auspices.
That the feeling was intense was
evidenced by the great gatherings OF
people outside the storthing during the
early session. and after the announce
ment of the result they left the build
ing. There was not the slightest evil
dence of excitement, the people SEEM
ing TO realize the responsibility placed
upon them.
The crowds were especially respect
full in their ovation to NJ. Nicholson.
the retiring premier, who, when inter
viewed by the Associated Press. said
he was exceedingly pleased with the
dignity displayed both inside and out
side the storthing. The premier said
the proceedings were solemn and that
everyone was imbued with a tremen-
dous sense Of responsibility. but added.
"the storthing could not have taken
any other step"
It has been arranged that the storth-
ing will send a deputation to convey
the address adopted by ii to the king.
An address to the king was adopted
declaring that no i'll feeling was enter
tanned against him, his dynasty or the
Swedish nation. and asking him to Co
operate in the selection of a young
prince of the house of Bernadotte to
occupy the throne of Norway.
The storthing will. II necessary, de-
fend the step taken by force OF arms.
If a prince of the house OF Berna-
dotte should consent to occupy the
throne of Norway, he must give up all
idea Of succession to the Swedish
throne.
II is understood that an extraordi-
nary session of the Swedish riksdag
ryf1 no colIad una 0g II not earlier, as