The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
NORWAY IS
 DETERMINED Remarkable Calm Prevails in the Country. NO SIGN OF REVOLUTION Hoped That Sweden Will Ac-
 cept Situation.
 -s Cabinet Member. are Busy orxanizanx Government and Preparinx for Any Emergencies Which
 May Arise.
NO SIGN OF REVOLUTION

Christiana. Norway. June 1o.--A re- markable calm accompanied by stern determination prevails in Norway Beyond the display of the Norwegian flag from the buildings in Christiana and portraits of the provisional gov ernor in the shop windows. which at tract small crowds, there are no visf- ble signs here that Norway Is in the throes of a revolution. Norwegian and Swedish merchants continue business uninterruptedly.
 A director of the National Bank in- formed the Associated Press today that the large interstate deals iuvolv- ing thousands of pounds 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 how ever determination Is evident every where. intense axiety is apparent and the members of the cabinet are ex- tremely busy in organizing the new government and providing for even- tualities. The lack of demonstration lis deliberate and is intended to atie- viate the hardness of the act Of ths separation and to avoid a show of of- fense towards King Oscar or the Swedes. but every one apparently is ready to answer call to arms should tho situation warrant 1t.
 The officials show much reserve. A member of the cabinet who was in teryiewed by the Associated Press, but declined to permit the use of his name. said that the Norwegians never would recede from their present attitude, which is the result of many years de- liberation. It was not expected. he said. that sweden would declare war but in that event. he added, Norway would be prepared. The army has been mobilized for annual drills and the government has taken precautions ] to lay In an adequate stock og military stores at advantageous tpoiRts While the Swedish army and navy. he continued, are larger than the Nor wegian army and navy, theFe is na reason for fear. The Norwegians have never been conquered and never VIII be.
 Regarding the possible danger of the Russian and German aggressioh against the two countries In the sep. arated state the minister declares that the union was not strong enough to prevent aggression by these powers There is no reason to suppose they are
 more covetoue now than before the separation Norway depended on EaS land to prevent such encroachment, ne said. and Norway is perfectly wiling to enter into a defensive alliance 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 thenew government. The Norwegians Eener ally are hopeful of peaceful outcome
 Foreign Minister Loveland, when in terviewed today. said:
 we do not expect any difficulty abroad. I consider arbitration impos sidble in this case. Norway's foreign offIce will open on June 15.
 NJ. Borner. President of the Stor- thing said to the Associated Press
 .Everything will soon be on an afai- cable basis once more. Political CO., operation between the three scandi- navian countries will undoubtedly be easier when Norway Is independent