Morris tribune., 1907-08-17
NORWAY.
Christians.

The following dispatch to the Min
neapolis Journal bearing date of Aug.
3, shows the great affection which the
Norwegian people have for their
Danish king: Christiania was aglow
with flags and bunting today and
there was much popular rejoicing over
the thirty-ffth anniversary of the birth
of King Haakon. Addresses of con-
graduation were received from towns
throughout Norway, and to these were
added the Fluctuations Of all the SOW
ereigns Of Europe. The greetings Of
the latter were conveyed to the royal
palace by the diplomatic representa-
tives, who were received in person by
the king. The popular festivities in
honor of the kings birthday afforded
but another proof of the strong hold
lie has secured on the affections Of his
subjects. The sincere regard of the
Norwegians for their king and queen
Is all the more remarkable since it Is
not yet two years that the young
Danish prince and his English prin-
cess were invited to assume the SOW
ereignty. In the modern history of
Europe no parallel is to be found.
King Haakon's uncle, Prince George
of Denmark, accepted the throne of
Greece and has occupied it nearly for
ty-five years. Yet the people of
Greece entertain no real affection for
him. And the same may be said Of
the German princes who have become
the rulers of Roumania and Bulgaria.
The case of King Haakon, in fact, at
fords the only example Of an alien
ruler who has been accepted with
genuine loyalty n4SAlken into the
hearts Of his new Subjects. 1t is but
natural that the strong characteristics
of King Haakon should win the. at
tachment of his people.
The northern ship owners held their
annual convention in Bergen at Hotel
Norge week before last, there being
about twenty-five delegates in attend
ance. The following officers were
chosen: President, M. Open, of
Christiania; executive committee III.
Wilhelmsen, Of Norway; P. l.. Fisher
and c. II. Melchior, of Denmark, and
A. T. Lagerholm and D. Brostrom Of
Sweden.
The imperial yacht "Hohenzollern"
with Emperor William on board made
the trip between Bergen and Bodo in
thirty-six hours. 1t was record
breaking trip. The emperor enjoys a
swift cruise and he can generally gel
it in so magnificent and modern
equipped vessel as the Hohenzollern.
Walter Wellman's two daughters,
who have been spending few days
in Christiania, have departed fol
Spitzbergen, where they will join their
father, Mr.. Walter Wellman, who con-
templates reaching the north pole in
an airship.
The warmest weather in Christiania
this summer was the last week in
July, when the thermometer registered
IS degrees Fahrenheit. This is not
very warm weather, but is so re-
garded in Norway.
Building Contractor Niels Knudsen
has sold Bratholmen to the well
known restaurant keeper 1. B. John
son of Bergen, who contemplates
building a great amusement resort OIL
the island.
Commander Booth Tucker and wife
arc at present the guests of the Sal
walton Army of Christiania. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tucker have engagements to
speak every afternoon and evening.
Three German squadrons have dur
ing the last few weeks been cruising
along the west coast of Norway. En-
peror William arrived at Tromsoe July
L. The weather was charming.
The Norwegian Women's Total Alb
stinence society held it's convention in
Drammen last week. About forty
delegates were in attendance. The So
ciety now has 1852 members.
About 1900 school teachers at
tended the national teachers conven-
tion in Trondhjem week before last.
1t was the largest meeting ever held
by the association.
More than 400 motor boats are now
in use on the west coast fisheries.
They are proving very useful and are
getting in more demand every day.
G. NJ. Goyde has leased Jacobsen &
Gorritzen's big freight steamer Kristi-
ania TO Mexican steamship company
for period of five years.
DENMARK.