The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-05

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he believes the experiences OF the new
world may be Of great value 10 the ola
world in an educational way lie desired
also to meet the Swedish people, 10 as
certain the conditions under which they
live in their adopted country, and the rea-
sons which induced them 10 leave the
mother country.
American people very much and during
his short stay here had found them most
refined. courteous and hospitable as well
as progressive.
some OF the more representative indus
trial institutions.
His sentiments were warmly cheered.
as were those OF the mayor
ADDRESS TO SWEDES.
Speaking in Swedish TO the large dele
cation or his fellow countrymen In the
chamber. the baron said that he was
particularly well pleased 10 meet so many
Intelligent and patriotic Swedes. and the
warmth of their welcome had convinced
him that there were Swedes in this coun-
try, who though good American citizens.
were even better Swedes than some
Swedes in the old country.
He then left with Mr.. Mcdonnell, whose
guest he will be this evening at the Hope
club. He will then return TO Wexford, to
the home OF Mrs. David j. s. Baker, Mt
whose residence he will remain for about
10 days.
delegation present adjourned to the
mayors office and organized with the
Rev. j. f.. Moreton pastor OF the Swe-
dish Lutheran church, as chairman and
the Rev. c. j. Ljunggren, of the Swedish
Episcopal church I'm this city as secretary.
II was decided after much favorable dis
cussion 10 organize a committee for re-
ception In honor of their distinguished
fellow countryman to be held next Tues
do at nil n NJ nhOgnn
the baron having stated his wish to meet
them again with their families.
The following committee TO make ar
rangements for this reception YVES ap-
pointed: Rev. J. Z. Moreton, Rev. G. ].
Ljunggren. n. +. Johnson. Erik Hallden,
Alfred Ostlund, John Osterman, George
Frid, Alfred Juhlin, Erik f. Berkander,
Gideon Carstro.
When the delegation was about to ad-
journ the enthusiastic Swedish citizens
were about to tender vote OF thanks TO
the mayor for his efforts in their behalf,
when his honor interposed. He thanked
them warmly for coming out and assured
them that he had been highly honored.
He referred TO the fact that formal writ
ten invitations had been sent to the city
officials 10 attend and that, owing TO the
fact that there were few written invita-
tions the majority OF those present had
come by oral invitation
WORTHY OF THE CITY.
"You men OF Sweden he said. have
helped make this reception worthy of the
city of Providence. and worthy of your
distinguished countryman. You have
helped TO give him the idea that the peo-
pie OF Providence are well pleased TO have
him among us. So far from extending
thanks for the use of this office II could
rot be used for a worthier purpose than
for the assembling OF the representatives
of the people. as II is the peoples city
hall and should be devoted TO the peo-
Mes business (Applause.)
At the conclusion of the mayors talk,
Rev. Mr.. Moreton said that on another
feel like proposing three cheers, and one
there, and they were given with Will
down and the mayor to blush with pleas
ure.
Among those who met the baron at city
hall were Col. Robert III. /. Goddard, Al
derman Peterson. Councilman Makepeace.
City Clerk Clarke, Messrs. Whiteley,
Smith and Molloy of the board of can
vassers and registration. and Mrs. VIII
liam j. Bannon, daughter of the mayor.
VISITS GOVERNOR.
At the state house, which was reached
at noon. the baron paid his respects to
Gov. Higgins and met Secretary of state
Bennett General Treasurer Read, State
Auditor Gray. Adjt.-Gen. Sackett and
other dignitaries. He was conducted
through the marble palace" and ex-
pressed polite admiration for it.
king Oscars palace isn't In II with
King Charles" said one OF the observers.