New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-05
KINGS GUEST
Norwegian Rulers Entertain
American Ex-President.
ANECDOTES OF THE WEST
King Hears of Seth Bullock at
Tea-Cordial Speeches Ex-
changed at Dinner.

changed at Dinner.
C71ristiania May 4-Haakou VII. King
Of Norway and Queen Maud were the
first to greet ex-President Roosevelt on
his arrival here to-day. The streets NJ
Christiania are bright with decorations
and almost every one is wearing an Amer
lean flag A Roosevelt March" Rooss-
Welt photographs and compilations of
Roosevelts sayings are being sold in the
shops and on the highways
This evening the King and Queen gave
dinner at the palace in honor Of their
American guests. More than two hundred
persons we're present. including the Pre-
rier and Cabinet Ministers. leaders Of the
various political parties. authors. hnanciers
and the representatives Of the most dis
tinguished Norwegian life. Four state
chairs we're placed at the principal table,
and. after all the others of the company
we're standing at their places. the King
appeared with Mrs. Roosevelt on his arm.
Mr. Roosevelt following with the Queen.
When the dinner had advanced to the
fourth course the King arose and all tho
guests stood
1T is with great plea sure, SAID the
King. that I welcome you. Mr.. and Mrs.
and myself. and extend to you our hospi-
tally. I do not speak in my own name
alone. but am convinced that it is In the
name OF ali Nor9egians. The reception
given you to-day will convince you Of the
truth of my words As you know, we are
all grateful that. although your time is so
limited. you have been able to come to
Norway Many NorWegians live in Amer
lea. and although American subjects. they
are Norwegian at heart. Therefore we feel
particularly pleased to have this oppor-
tunity of Offering our hospitality to some
eminent American citizen.
II express the hope that you will get the
impression during your stay in Christiania
that real feelings of true friendship and re-
Iationship between the United States and
NORWAY exist here and I hope that these
f. ceilings will continue for all time. / drink
toast to the United States. and I drink a
toast TO the health of Mr.. and Mrs. Roose-
Welt"
Ex-President's Reply to King.
The company remained standing while
the ex-President responded as follows:
1T is a particular pleasure for me to be
in Norway. and I have been deeply i'm
pressed with my generous reception. Nor
the United States that l once remarked to
p group of travelling Norwegians that I
rather grudged it that they had left any
body in Norway
las your majesty has said. the Nor
wegtans in America love the land Of their
birth and they love the country of their
abortion. A man can love his wife all the
better If he loves his mother great deal"
trre and spoke of his pleasure when as
President. he was able to cable his good
wishes to new Norwegian King, bearing
the old name of Haakon. And" he con-
tinued. 'ft is a fine thing for the country
that Haakon and Olaf should be the names
borne by the ruler of to-day and the ruler
of Tomorrow.
He turned directly to the King and Queen
and said II hope that their majesties, who
seem to do all things well. will see to 1t
that the small Olaf knows the Heimskringla
thoroughly I drink with my whole heart
to the health of your majesties.''
The King and Queen showed Mr.. and Mrs.
Roosevelt the little Prince Olaf this after
noon, and Mr.. Roosevelt. who had been
telling anecdotes about Seth Bullock. said:
II wish Seth Bullock was here to see your
small Olaf, he would be delighted With
him.
An Aneodote Of Seth Bullock
While the ex-President was in his room.
arranging his papers and debating letters.
the King came in informally and asked:
wouldn't you like to have a cup OF tear
'4Rv George, I would replied Mr. Roose-
Welt The King rang. and for more than
an hour the two sat drinking tea and talk
ing on variety Of subjects, The King
asked many questions and presented many
of his own opinions on matters relating
10 the United States.
Mr. Roosevelt told of some Of hiE ranch
ing experiences and of one effective speech
he had made in Western mining camp
aeainst free silver while Seth Bullock sat
on q platform behind him. He spoke for
an hour. and not man interrupted him
Every one in the house seemingly was
deeply interested At the conclusion of
the speech he said to one Of his ranching
friends: 81 think I held the audience pretty
well"
Held the audience wen?" exclaimed his
in each hip pocket, watching the crowd.
had given the tip that he'd penetrate the
first man who peeped."
terday for Bjornstierne Bjoornson, was to-
DAY IN gala attire. the entwned flags of
the United States and the Norwegian mon
archy being displayed in honor of Theo-
dore Roosevelt on all public buildings and
most of the private houses. There was no
cheering al the railway station. but the
crowds which occupied the adjoining square
and every point of vantage on the roofs
and in the windows Of nearby buildings
uncovered respectfully. Cheering Is rare
in this country.
The Welcome in the Capital,
The Roosevelts arrived here soon after
midday. having been brought from the
extremity Of the kingdom on q
special train provided by the government
Mr. Roosevelt was sisnally honored by
King Haakon and Queen Maud who vent
to the station 70 greet the party. The plat |
form there vas covered with red carpet. |
and inside the building a temporary stand |
had been erected for the receiving party. |
This was occupied by the King and Queen, |
NTH a large suite all of the members Of |
the Cabinet. members OF Parliament city |
and state officials. professors of the uni |
versitv and other distinguished members of |
society.
As the train drew in and Mr. Roosevelt |
stenned down his majesty crossed the plat |
form and without waiting for an intro |
duction. shook hands with the former |
President He then presented Mr.. Roose- |
Welt to the Queen, and Mr. Roosevelt pre- |
ran+ed Mrs Roosevelt Miss Ethel and |