Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-10-26
Recent Occurrences Of Interest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
DISSOLUTION NOW COMPLETE
Norway Recognized as Separate state
king Oscars Address
In Riksdag.
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.


The formal dissolution of the unto
o between Sweden and Norway was d.
clared by an act of the riksdag DC
10, when both houses passed the gov
n eminent bill repeating the act of lii
union and re recognizing Norway as .
state separate from the union wit
Sweden subsequently the new fla
law was passed. The flag will be
yellow cross on a blue ground. TIN
same as existed to 1914, the uniol
mark now showing in the upper lef
corned being eliminated. At this ex
traordinary session, which closed Oct
Is. King Oscar delivered the following
impressive address. which no doub
every reader of these columns will
read with interest: ut is a critical
moment" said the king, when raise
my voice in this hall. The union
formed in 1914 between the people of
the Scandinavian peninsula, disunited
for centuries before, Ii required and
the Swedish riksdag has by a resolu-
ton adopted Oct 10, approved my
proposal In regard to its dissolution.
1t Is truly not without deep grief that
l see these two closely related PEG.
pie again separated, and that the
dangers, which In the union Of nearly
a century seemed to be averted for
ever are again resuscitated How
ever, l did not give up the hope that
though political union no longer exists,
lasting peace between the two peo-
Piles may be maintained In the future
to the safety and happiness of both
nations, and / am sure that a good
foundation for this Is laid by the
agreement with Norway which you
have adopted In accordance with my
wish. | cannot at this moment ex-
press without deep emotion my cordi-
al and heartfelt thanks for all the
loyal devotion the noble people of
Sweden have shown to me since June
z Of the present year, throughout a
time OF trial that has been so pain
full to me. The memory of this / will
not only carry in my heart to the last
hour of my life, but il is one which
will constantly encourage me to en-
ploy the strength still remaining in
me in my old age TO the best advan-
tage for the country and people that
have shown me such loyal love- !
hereby declare the extraordinary SEES
sion of the riksdag closed and / re-
main. my worthy sires and men OF 1
Sweden, with all my royal grace ana |
favor well disposed towards YOU"
The scene of the closing Of the kings I
address was a brilliant one, the en-
ire royal family being present, in
'luding the duke and duchess Of Con- /
taught and Princess Patricia of Con- |
taught as well as the American min Z
ster. Colonel Charles III. Graves, and /
III the other members of the diplo- /
matte corps.
Mr.. Ludwig Ruben, a prominent I
,ank official in Stock holm, who is at \
resent touring in America. said in
recent Interview relative to the \
'olitical difficulties between Sweden
md Norway. that he believes from
low on the people OF the two coun-
ries. though under different govern
nents, will De even more friendly than
'efore. The separation has been
oming on for some time" he said
The trouble was brewing and NOV
ng on to the inevitable climax. Now
hat the climax is a thing Of the past,
believe the people Of both countries
Breathe easier. They have much in
COMMON and the political separation Is
lot going to interfere with the future
Tery friendly relations Of the two peo-
lie so much akin"
Many complains are made to the
,avy department over the conduct of |
he members of crews when ashore.
they have no regard for civilians or
he civil authorities. When ashore
hey wander about In parties, drink
heavily and Insult and even assault
pofrensive people. The complaints
'ome principally from Stockholm and
the principal naval sta
IONS /
Donations to the general educational
'und now amount to 1.219.973 crowns.
This does not include the support the
institutions receive from
he government With such magnificent
school funds the educational work in
Sweden is bound to progress remark
IDLY.
Nine. Sigrid Arnoldson Is at pres
mt appearing as Juliet In Romeo and ,
Juliet" at the royal opera. Nine.
Arnoldson is great favorite in Stock
hold and Is playing to immense au-
licences
NORWAY.