The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-09-05


ov greement Of the powers most in,
terested originated with the Nicholson
ministry of the newly revived king
dom. England at once gave its pow,
er1ul backing to the project, which
now seems to have found favor with
the only other powers that would be
likely to be tempted to invade the
northmen's country. This achievement,
II officially confirmed, will insure the
peace and prosperity of Norway and
VIII make the first ministry of the new
monarchy renowned in it's annals. One
OF the principal arguments against
the dissolution Of the union between
Sweden and Norway was that neither
country was strong enough by itself
TO maintain it's integrity against the
entertainments Of ruthless neighbors.
1t was pointed out that Russia had
taken Finland from Sweden and now
secretly coveted an ice-free Atlantic
port in northern Norway. Prussia's
rape of Schleswig-Holstein from Den.
mark was cited as an example of what
happens to weak power without al
lies. 1t was predicted that an early
result Of the dissolution would be the
loss Of Scandinavian territory to Rus
STA as soon as the Slavonic empire
finished its quarrel with Japan. The
Norwegian statesmen felt the force of
THIS argument, and though they
pressed on with unanimity for dis
solution, they determined to take early
measures for the naturalization Of
their country, whereby it's territory
would be as inviolate as that of Bel
GUM or Switzerland. 1t was neces-
sary for the new Norway to gain the
good will of her powerful neighbors.
Inc first step was the decision that
the new government should be mon
aroh1al in form. The people of Nor
way at heart are republican. They
wanted republican form of govern
ment. But Premier Nicholson and his
far-seeing minister of foreign affairs,
Herr Lovland, recognized clearly that
to declare republic would offend the
kaiser and perhaps their good Eng
llsh friends as we'll. With careful
strategy they set about winning the
people Of Norway over. So cogent
were the arguments of the ministry
and its supporters that plebiscite for
the revival Of the ancient Norwegian
monarchy was carried by a heavy ma
jority.
Captain Road Amundsen, who dur
ing the past year has lectured before
the geographical societies of Copen-
hagen, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Brus-
sells, Antwerp, London, Paris, Berlin,
Frankfort, Vienna, Budapest, Rome,
st. Petersburg and Stockholm, is COM
ing to the United States this fall. He
received more than twenty medals,
some even coming from the geo.
graphical societies in the cities of the
United States. He lectured before the
Royal Geographical society in London
and received the unstinted praise of
the English press and public, including
such eminent men as Admiral Me-
Clintock, who himself came near
making the northern passage when
searching for Franklin. His lecture
course here in America will be under
the management of Harry Randall. of
Minneapolis. who has managed all his
lectures in Europe.
Some 5000 men were thrown out of
work by the employers lockout. But
both parties soon grew tired of the
idleness caused by the lockout, and a
cable Of recent date states that they
have agreed to resume the negotia-
tons which were started by President
Berner Of the storthing, but which the
employers did not take seriously at
the time being.
During their recent Nordland trip
King Haakon and Queen Maud We're
most enthusiastically received where
ever they went. On their departure
from Bodo they were followed to the
ship by 1000 people, who time and
again made the air ring with their
cheers. On every occasion the king
made a short speech.
The number of steamers in process
of construction in Norway July ! Of
this year was seventy-six, having a
tonnage Of 54,G5e: At the same time
eleven wooden sailing vessels were
building and their tonnage was only
900.
The city council of Kristiansund has
granted permission to F. G. Juell, OF
kristiania. to build and operate gas
works in the city. He may also build
all electric light plant.