The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-11
HrYSt5 Been Conquered and
s? Never VIII Be
osy
DETERMINED NOT TO RECEDE
Cabinet Minister Says He Hopes the
United States Viii Be the First
Country to Recognize the
New Republic.

Christiana Norway, June ia re-
markable calm, accompanied by stern de-
termination, prevails in Norway Be
yond the display of the Norwegian flag
from the buildings in Christiana and por-
traits of the provisional governor in the
shop windows which attract small
crowds, there are no visible signs here
that Norway Is in the throes of revo-
luton. Norwegian and Swedish mer-
chants continue business uninterruptedly.
A director of the National bank in
formed the Associated Press today that
the large interstate deeds involving thou
sands of pounds sterling and providing
for future payments, are being signed
daily as usual. The officials here ex-
press confidence that Sweden finally will
accept the situation. While, however,
determination is evident everywhere, in
tense anxiety is apparent and the MEM
bers Of the cabinet are extremely busy
in organizing the new government and
providing for eventualities.
Avoid Offending King Oscar.
The lack OF demonstration is deliberate
and is intended to alleviate the harshness
of the act of the separation. and to avoid
a show of offense towards King Oscar
or the Swedes. but every Norwegian ap-
parently is ready to answer a call to
arms should the situation warrant It.
All the Officials are exercising the ut
most reserve. A member Of the eabinet
who was interviewed by the Associated
Press today, but who declined to permit
the use of his name said that the Nor
wegians never would recede from their
present attitude, which is the result of
many years deiberation. 1t was not ex-
pected, he said, that Sweden would de-
clare war but in that event. he added,
Norway would be prepared The army
had been mobilized for annual drills, and
the government has taken precautions to
lay in an adequate stock of military
stores at advantageous points.
viii Never Be Conquered.
While the Swedish army and navy, he
continued, are larger than the Norwe-
gian army and navy, and there is no
reason for fear The Norwegians have
never been conquered and never will be.
Regarding the possible danger of the
Russian and German aggression against
the two countries In the separate state
the minister declared that the union was
not strong enough to prevent aggression
by these powers. There is no reason to
suppose that they are more covetous now
than before the separation. Norway de-
pended on England to prevent such en-
croachment, he said. and Norway is per-
fectly willing to enter into defensive al
lance with Sweden and Denmark The
minister said that the popular feeling of
the country favored a republic, and ex-
pressed the hope that the United States
would be the first to recognize the new
government
The Norwegians generally are hopeful
of a peaceful outcome.
Foreign Minister Loveland, when inter
viewed today, said;
I'VE do not expect any difficulty abroad.
consider arbitration impossible In this
case. Norways foreign office will open on
June 15.'
M. Borner, president of the storthing.
said to the Associated Press:
Everything will soon be on an ami
cable basis once more. Political co-opera-
tion between the three Scandinavian coun-
tries will undoubtedly be easier when Nor
way is independent