Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1906-12-05
NORWAY,


st. Petersburg, Nov. 24-An inter-
national compact guaranteeing the in
violation Of Norway against territorial
aggression by any power whatever,
and giving the new kingdom a status
somewhat similar to that of Switzer-
land and Belgium, will soon be inscrit-
ed On the records of diplomacy On
account Of its extended position, the
possession Of valuable deep water har-
bors on the Atlantic, and the agree
ment with Sweden against fertilization
in the neighborhood of the frontier,
Norway is in peculiarly exposed
position, and the first efforts of Morse
diplomacy have been directed toward
eliminating the danger of being at
tackled and securing facilities for the
peaceful development Of the country
without the crushing burden of a large
army. With regard TO the action of
Norway in approaching the powers for
the purpose Of securing these conces-
sions, it can be stated that Russia, the
power most directly concerned and
from which Norway-1n spite of the
denial by the Russian foreign office
that Russia was endeavoring to secure
the available port of Yokaterina, ON
the Norwegian coast or in any way
contemplated infringing on Norwegian
territory-apparently had most to fear,
had no objection to the conclusion Of
such a convention. Germany already
has signified her approval of the move
ment, of which Great Britain is the
sponsor, and France viii follow suit.
Raging snow storms did not prevent
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ing great reception to Captain Roald
Amundsen, the explorer, both on his
arrival and during his progress through
the streets Of the capital. The speech
of welcome made by the mayor at the
dock when the captain came ashore
was vociferously seconded by the
crowd. A banquet was given Captain
Amundsen, which was attended by 500
persons. It takes rank as one of the
most brilliant dinners ever given in
the history Of Norway. King Haakon
telegraphed from London, expressing
regret for the absence of himself and
his queen. All the foreign ministers
In Kristiania were present at the ban
quet and made speeches. United
State Minister Pierce, in responding
to toast, assured the guest Of the
evening that he had the admiration Of
Americans Of every class and condition
He recalled the fact that the Norwes-
ians were the first to discover Ameri-
ca 900 years ago and rejoiced that this
daring race was still making claims TO
the gratitude of the world. He placed
a high estimate on the Importance Of
the addition which Captain Amundsen
had made to the sum of human knowl-
edge. Captain Amundsen replied in
simple language, setting forth that his
primary aim had been to bring honor
to his fatherland. Geographical 60
cieties in many lands have sent con-
gratulations to Captain Amundsen.
Minister of State Nicholson, on behIf
OF King Haakon, pinned the grand
cross Of st. Olaf on the captain, while
the explorers comrades were given the
crosses of the Knights of the Order.
The Berlin Tageblatt confirms from
semt-ohicial sources the report that
Norway has asked several of the pow
ers to unite in a~guaranty of the in
tegrity Of that kingdom. The Nor
wegian government sent a circular note
to Germany, Great Britain, France and
Russia asking them to join in the neu-
tralization Of Norway.
The remains Of Fritz Thaulow. the
artist, were cremated in the crematory
at Gothenburg, Sweden; erred
at Kristiania. -
The repair shop and the blacksmith
shop at the Nautanen copper smelling
furnace near Lulea, were burned down
in. the night. "
The people Of South Trondhjena ana
Hedemarken, ANTS complain loudly
about: the way the government cares
for the Famund forests: The forests
are gradually passing into the hands
OF the Sweetest Poros paper asks
whether the state can gain so much by
selling to Swedish exporters as to make
UP for the loss to the neighborfng
districts and to thousands Of Norweg-
ian laborers who would profit by 5hav-
ing the: timber exploited. by Norwee-
ians. Many residents are: laying plans
for having the ! matter placed before
the storting. =: Isl = 4 .5* Oh. 4 =
s. The price f:wood IS higher than ever
IA northern skane, I: $ !