Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-09
DEATH CLAIMS
AGED KING Of
SWEDEN



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King oscar steadfastly opposed ths
proposition ~ the Norwegian parlia-
ment FOR "a separate consular service.
which led 10 Norway. On october 26.
1905. o. declare b union 81 sweden
and Norway dissolved The hro
- Norway was offered 70 "a prince ~
the relguing house Of Sweden. but
was declined by King Oscar and after
am appeal 90 the Norwegian people.
Prince Charles OF Denmark Was elect
ed King Of NORWAY bg b Norwegian
parliament November rs. 1905.
An event OF Interest and importance
in the life Of King Oscar was his ar
hifratIon ~ the samoan claims ln
1909. when he %adludRed the American
and British governments 90 be held
responsible Tor the lighting in tbs
samoan Islands in 1888. He also at
tanned prominence at the time ~ the
Venezuela dispute which caused friN-
tion between the United states and
Great Britain in 1895. Do was then
proposed. bob the event that President
Cleveland arbitration committee.
consisting Of four members, failed 90
agree. the matter would be- referred
To- King Oscar Bat an agreement
" 49, EfaAt NFN MN fEHAHH mere ANF aH
filtration tribunal met ln the spring
~ 1898 aud King Oscars Intervention
Was not necessary.
King oscar was called tho ablest
ruler ~ the nineteenth century and
the most democratic that ever lived.
had never made an attempt O.
conceal the humble origin of his fam
ily and whenever he travelled 10 the
south Of France he made 10 "a point
10 visit the little house az Pau Where
grandfather was born.
A tablet over the door 81 the little
one-sfory house bears this inscrip-
ton
THE peasant. Charles Bernadotte.
who subsequently rose to be- field
King Charles XIV of sweden and
NORWAY was born IN this cottage In
1885
IN appearance. however. King Os-
ear was every inch q king. and there
IS M sovereign in an Europe who was
stately and more regal IN bear
Ink than was ne. In height King Os-
.ar stood six feet two inches. taller
most % his subjects. who. as a
-uie. are tan men. His eyes were
blue in color. distinctive 90 his race
and were commanding but kindly.
The king was distinguished co.
philosophy, having received degrees
rom 50 many universities 90 Europe
ne might De- called. so far
nan in Europe. He was az author
rs. a traniater. a learned man in po-
iflcai and the science 81
government. q musician. a historian
ind playwright. All the great master
pieces ~ literature. historical phiio-
and religious. ne translated
into Swedish. One Of his novels. the
twNHHh hoe Eaaa.rna HAn mfrAH i
known Of his works ~ fiction
deals with the rise Of his 81 family
~ Bernadatte. and the ascension 20
throne of Sweden Of his grand
'ather Marshal Beruadotte.
With all his accomplishments as q
King Oscar was a brave man
wore upon his breast ON state
q medal bestowed on him
ly the French government as q re-
ward for two heroic deeds performed
he WAS a wouug man
Gustave. the nsW ruler 90 sweden,
born Boz the castle Of Druttng-
lolm Immediately after his birth he
Ras made duke Of Nerland. He pur-
bis studies from 1877 Co ISIS
lt EpSala IN 1879 De ~ ayeled
broad. visiting almost am the coun-
rle 81 Europe lu 1853 he returned
b 81 uud time 90 tht university af Up
He entered the army Boo 1855
Boa 1892 be- was given me rank OF
general lieutenant. In 1895 he served (
Inspector OF the military schools 3
iu 1898 no was made 81 FUN gem
'raf Between the years 1855 and
GustaVe filled the office oft vice
SinF of Norway. A. q result of Gus
persistent and rf-
.orts 10 hold the Swedish-NorW eEiAu
together ne esrned the enmity
n q radical majority in the Norwtg
"a HHH.HHHmw aud HH rNHnHHmHH.m she "a
trofhlnF tool away from him O. yearly +
.ppFnaEe amounting O. f12.s00.
other two children are
Duke 81 Surdermaniaud g
'oru June d. 1855 who visited the
rni 81 States last summer % Erich
)ul ~ We-twannland born April
.0 1858
TIE last hours 10 The expiring mon
.rch were passed In ungon-clousnesz
ND up Co the end be gave uo sign Of e
gniEiug those about him The &
.ueau was grief-sirlcktn because ne
not bid her farewell AID 2
through Yesterday the king had rec {
va ned lu "a comHtnse condition At Z
imss there were faint signs of con-
uss- rerccptihle a. tho attending !
Mss t.ans broucht some temporary 2
fn the sufferer But their ad-
mini STATIONS were without avail and
het held rn hope lasf night beyond q
promise tu Keep the spark ~ ufe o
BURNING COR Vet "a few hours n
NelietIH Chat death would NOT uc- I
ur uufN morning tne member 90
Dee futfI fsmtN ard tbt cabinet mIu- ,
-ters withdrew snd tho physicians d,
their patient boo the hands Hf tne %
'ur-r soon aner midnight Within -
.r fHuf Hr fNu tra doctors Rere Gale
I'D aetiu tn tnr sick falm and ad- D.
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