Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-05-06
NORWAY LISTENS
To ROOSEVELT AND
HIS PEACE D|CTUM
Most Distinguished Audience
of Royalty, Political, EduCa-
tionaI Commercial and So
ciaI Leaders Hear Address
JOHN LUND PRAISES
HIM AND AMERICANS

the subject OF international Peace" be-
fore the Nobel prize committee. members
of royalty and other persOnages distin-
gu.shed in the political. educational. COM
mercisl and social life OF Norway.
The Nobel prize committee. the mem
hers Of which are elected by the Norwe-
gian storthing. in 1876. conferred upon the
the president Of the United States its
medal and money awarded i'm recognition
OF his services in bringing To cOnclu-
sion the Russian-Japanese war.
The occasion was the feature OF Mr..
Roosevelt's visit to Norway and one
OF the most notable OF his European tour.
Copies OF the address had been distribut-
ed in advance among the press and this
afternoon and tomorrow morning the news
Of the former president will be published
IN every country Of Europe
A SOLEMN AFFAIR.
Mr.. ROOsevelt's discourse was made with
something like the solemnity OF a relig-
iOus service in the largest auditorium of
Christiania the National theatre. and in
the presence OF King Haakon, Queen
Maud. members OF the csbient and OF
parliament. ard hundreds of the most
progressive and influential persons in the
kingdom.
The address was received cordially and
az its conclusion John Lund. vice presi-
dent of the Nobel prize committee. paid a
tribute TO the speaker.
1T Is not Norway. but the entire CIV
liked world" said Mr.. Lund. which has
reason TO be grateful to the United States.
Millions upon millions from Europe. poor
and often downtrodden, but capable.
have found in the new world that hap
piness and prosperity which the old
world was unable to afford them. In
many ways the United States has reach
ed the goal for which Europe is still
striving. There ali principles. all races
and all religions can unite peacefully
= in mutual inquiry under a common flag.
Many ideals for which Europe has striv-
en- for more than a thousand years have
been grasped by the youngest continent
In the course Of two or three hundred
years"
PRAISES AMERICAN LIFE.
Mr.. Lund praised many features OF
American life. citing its industry, agri-
cultural development and school sys-
TEN; and he dwelt upon the position OF
the American women and the popular
respect Cor the worker. Addressing Mr..
Roosevelt. he said
Your Journey through the old world.
Mr.. Roosevelt, has been a triumphal pro-
eession- Everywhere fathers have TAX
On pleasure and pride in bidding welcome
TO 10 worthy representative OF their
sons yonder in the west
The speaker reviewed Mr.. Roosevelt
activities in behalf OF peace, referring
especially to his share in the conclu-
sion Of peace between Russia and Japan,
and added:
II have no doubt that the future will
still afford you opportunity for adding
to your splendid achievements. Long
live Theodore Roosevelt"
The Roosevelts spent a quiet morning
indoors as a cold rain fell during the
forenoon.
The streets Of Christiania are brightly
decorated and almost every one is wear
ing an American flag in honor of Colonel
Roosevelts presence.
A Roosevelt march. Roosevelt photo
graphs and compilationn of Roosevelt s
sayings are being sold in the shops and
on the highways
Last evening the king and queen gave
a dinner at the palace in honor OF their
American guests. More than zoo OF the
most eminent personages in Norway
were present. including the premier and
cabinet members Four street chairs
were placed at the principal tables ana
after all the other company were stand
ing at their places the king approach
ed with Mrs. Roosevelt on his arm, Col
onel Roosevelt following with the
queen
When the dinner had advanced to the
fourth course. the king arose, and all
the guests stood.
THE KING SPEAKS.
1T Is with great pleasure" said the
king. that 1 welcome you. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roosevelt, here. In the name of the
queen and myself. and extend you our
hospitality. 1 do not speak in my own
name alone. but am convinced that IT is
in the name Of all Norwegians. The re-
ception given you today will convince
you OF the truth OF my word.
AS you know, we are all grateful
that although your time IS so limited
you have been able 10 come 10 Nor
way. Many Norwegians live I'm Ameri-
ca and although American subjects they
are Norwegians at heart. Therefore, we
feel particularly pleased to have the op-
portunity of Offering our hospitality to
some eminent American.
Il hope that you will get the i'm
preston during your stay in Christia-
mia that, real feelings OF true friend
ship and relationship between the Unit
ed States and Norway exist here, and
I hope that these feelings will con-
the United States and I drink a toast
TO the health OF Mr.. and Mrs Roose-
Welt"
The company remained standing while
the ex-president responded.
ROOSEVELT RESPONDS.
1T IL a particular pleasure for me
70 be in Norway he said land hav,
been deeply impressed with my generous
reception Norwegians have made such
good citizens in the United States that
once remarked 10 a group of travelling
Norwegians that rather grudged II
that they had leLt anybody I'm Norway
AS your majesty has said. the Nor
wegizns In America love the land OF
their birth and they love the country OF
their adoption. A man can love his wife
all the better IL he loves his mother a
great deal"
Colonel Roosevelt touched on Morse
literature and spoke OF his pleasure
when, as president. Ne was able to cable
his good wishes to a new Norwegian
king bearing the old name OF Haakon.
And" ne continued. 1T is a fine
thing for the country that Haakon and
olaf should be the names borne by the
ruler Of today and tie ruler OF tomor-
row"
. turned directly to the king ana
queen and said:
4 hope that YOUR majesties. whc
seem 10 do all things well. will see 10 i
that the small Olaf knows the Helms
Continued on page ares