The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-05
KING GRIPS HAND
OF PRESIDENT
Haakon. of Norway, Waits for
No Introduction to
Roosevelt.

Christianie, May 4.-Thc capital of
Norway, which was in mourning yes
terday for Bjornsterne BJornson was
red, white and blue to-day with the
entwined flags of the United States and
the Norwegian monarchy, In honor of
Theodore Roosevelt.
All public buildings and most of the
private houses We're lavishly decorated.
The reception given the former Pres
ldent was unique and impressive. There
was no cheering at the railway station.
but the crowds that occupied the adj
Joining square and every point OF van
tage on tho roofs and In the windows
of nearby buildings uncovered respect
fully. Cheering is rare in this coun-
try.
King and Quccn Mt Stntion.
The Roosevelt arrived here soon at
ter midday, having been brought from
the southern extremity of the king
dom on a special train provided by the
government. Mr. Roosevelt was sig
nally honord by King IIaakon and
Queen Maud. who came Is the station
to greet tho party personally.
The platform of the station was
covered with red carpet. Inside the
building a temporary stand had been
erected for the receiving party. This
was occupied by the King and Queen
with a large suite all OF the members
of the cabinet. members OF parliament,
city and state officials. professors of
the university and other distinguished
members OF society.
AS the train drew in and Mr.. Roose-.
Welt stepped down the King crossed
tho platform and, without waiting for
an introduction, shook hands with the
former President. He then presented
Mr.. Roosevelt TO the Queen. Mr..
Roosevelt presented Mrs. Roosevelt,
Miss Ethel and Kermit TO the King and
Queen.
Driven 10 Palace.
Greeting exchanged. the Queen took
the coloners arm. and the King Of
fered his arm TO Mrs. Roosevelt, Fol-
lowed by Miss Ethel and Kermit they
walked through the royal waiting
room, which was half filled with flow
ors and flags, to the carriages which
were in waiting.
The party drove at once to the pail
ace After brief stop at the palace
the Roosevelts, still accompanied by
the King and Queen. and a few mem
bers of the royal household, drove to
the American legation, where they
had luncheon as the guests OF amer
lean Minister PIERCE.
The luncheon was followed by a
reception.
The former President OF the United
States and his family came by train
from Copenhagen, having left the Dan
ish capital at 9:3O o'clock last night.
If his present plans are carried out
Mr. Roosevelt will remain here until
$50 o'clock Friday evening. at which
time he will proceed to Stockholm.
Nobel Prize Address To-alorrow.
Tomorrow he will deliver the Nobel
prize address at the National Theatre.
and in the evening be entertained at
n banquet Friday he will receive
doctors degree from King Frederic's
University.
With the royal party at the railroad
station were Premier Ronow, Foreign
Minister Irgrns, the President OF the
storthing. C. c. Berner and members
of the Nobel prize committee.
During the exchange Of greetings
the band played American airs.
From Kornsjo to the capital the
Roosevelts occupied a special train
sent for them by the government. The
train was in charge of Superintendent
of State Railways Aasl and his STAFF,
who are responsible for the safe move
ments OF the royal train.
The conductor wore broad leather
belt bearing the arms of Norway.
There was special significance in this,
as the belt is designed to indicate that
royalty is travelling
HreaRfast ON Train.
The car used by the Roosevelts was
that formerly occupied by the Norwe.
gian Cabinet in visiting the King Of
Sweden
A dining car was attached to the
train, and this morning the Roosevelts
were given an excellent break fast,
consisting of fruits, oatmeal and
THE WEATHER