Morris tribune., 1908-12-05
NORWAY.
Christiania.

Christiania.
Professor Nansen in his lecture be-
fore the Geographical society in Lon
don pointed out that the principal
problems of the geographical explora.
tion of the northern Arctic regions
consist in scientific examination con-
cerning the extensiveness, the depths
and general character of the polar
basin. This task could In an import
ant extent, be fulfilled in a future ex-
pedition which would let itself drift
over the polar basin-as did the
@Fram" exedition of 1895, but with
its route laid further to the north
than that ofthe Fran These words
contain the nucleus of Captain
Amundsen's scheme, laid before the
public in lecture given in the Geo
graphical society's hall at Christiania
Nov. 10. I'VE have apparatus now by
which it is possible to obtain samples
not only of the surface of the bottom
itself, but also of the underlying stra-
ia at depth of two meters or more" !"
said Captain Amundsen. "Perheps Of
even greater Importance, however, is
the depth of the seas. We know of
three different water bulks in the
polar basin; they represent at the
least three different current systems
which are not yet sufficiently exam
ined.'
The organization Of the Scandi-
navian-American league and the ex-
changing of lectures between this
country and Scandinavia Is hopeful
sign indeed. 1t will mean closer in
tellectual sympathy between the old
world and the new, and better un-
derstanding all around. 1t will also
naturally lead to closer. and better
trade relations, for with the closer
ties of friendship, closer commercial
relations follow as matter of course
There will be a large number of
Observation-Disclosures who will visit
the home country during the coming
holidas and there have already been
many bookings by the steamship com
panies. The holiday passenger traffic
has now assumed great proportions
and there are a great many people
who take advantage of low rates and
make the trip.
Twelve men were saved a few days
ago from the American yacht Cuba
about midway between Cuba and
Baltimore by the crew of the Bergen
steamer Ran" The work of rescue
was kept up for thirteen hours, the
Norwegian vessel experiencing great
trouble in being able to come close
enough to the vessel in distress.
Norwegian military authorities are
said to be considering the report of a
committee on Notifications at Horten.
Afterwards plans will be reported for
strengthening the defenses along the
entire coast The "Morgenbladet"
states that the work contemplated
will require an expenditure Of more
than $5,000,000.
Biornson is, according to latest re-
ports, getting a little better. His
physicians told him that a rest was
imperative and the distinguished au-
thor has therefore gone to i.avovik
watering place for an extended rest
and is there 4under the very best OF
medical care.
The number OF persons who have
emigrated from Norway this year up
to Oct /, are 7,242. Last year 49,.
712 persons emigrated from Norway
to foreign countries. With the ex-
ception of about 500 they all came TO
Canada and the United States.
delegation of Norwegian soldiers
will attend the French skee toufna
ment, which will be held at Chamonix
Jan. 81 to Feb. Z.