Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1910-06-17
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Interesting News From Sweden,
Norway and Denmark
PROMINENT IN STOCKHOLM

Consul General Axel Johnson Dead at
the Age of sixty-six-Christian to
Have New Hotel With Accommoda-
tions for Five Hundred Guests.
Erection of Copenhagen's Big Hos
teIry Delayed by Lack of Funds.
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The busts of Peter Wiesengren and
Anders Fryxell were unveiled in the
Humlegarden in Stockholm May II in
the midst of great ceremonies. Among
those present were the crown prince
and crown princess, Prince Berna-
dotte, both the speakers of the SWed-
1sh riksdag, large retinue Of scien-
lists and ministers and members of
the Wieselgren and Fryxell families.
! Bishop Won Scheele, who is at present
attending the festivities at Augustana
college, Rock Island, ILL.,, delivered
brief address, in which he reviewed
the work of the two great leaders,
and the unwilling followed, conducted
by the crown prince. Lektor J. Berg
man held the memorial address over
FryXell and Director Ernst Beckman
the memorial address over Wiesel-
gren. 7"""T''
DR.. Henrik Schuck, president of Up
sala university, the great educational
! center of Sweden, is on a tour in the
United States. At present he is in Rock
Island, ILL.,, attending the festivities
which are held there in connection
with the meeting Of the Augustana
synod. DR.. Schuck is one of the lead
ing historical writer's of his country
and his literary activities cover wide
field. One Of his best known works is
a critical review Of Shakespeare
works. He has compiled and published
the ballads of Sweden and contributed
literally to the country's historical
lore. He went to America to study
Swedish conditions and is, of course,
first of all interested in looking over
the SWedish-American colleges.
The death of Consul General Axel
Johnson marks the passing of one of
Stockholm's most substantial business
men. He was a great booster for the
Swedish export trade and to him the
Swedish industry owes much. He
was born in Jonkoping in 1874 and
received a business education. In
1884 he was appointed Siamese con-
sui in Stockholm and during his early
years in the capital city he at once
identified himself with the export
business and also invested heavily in
the local merchant marine. He sue
ceeded we'll and amassed large for
tune He was one Of the founders of
the Swedish Export society and was
for a number of years its president.
1t is not generally known, but it is
nevertheless true, that Sweden is con-
Stunning large quantities of sailed meat
from South America. It seems strange
that a cattle country like Sweden
should not be able to supply herself
with meat, but such is not the case.
Only small proportion of the meat
is condemned by the inspectors as un-
fit for human food. 1t is sold much
cheaper than Swedish goods of the
same kind and that may be one rea-
son why SO much of it is consumed.
During the hot season smoked meat
is also imported from the same source.
The spring in Sweden has been an
unusually cold and stormy one. The
early part of May was exceedingly
cold and stormy and frequent rains
and hail showers interfered a great
deal with spring work for the farmers
in all portions of the country. Such
a cold season has not been known for
years and even in the extreme sonth-
ern edge of the country weather con-
ditions have been revolutionary in
character.
King Gustaf arrived at Vienna from
Sinais, where he visited the Hunters
exposition. When the king returns
from his trip he will go directly to
TuIlgarn for a rest Soon after his
arrival home he will be joined by the
queen, who contemplates spending
some time at Solliden. The king is
very much improved in health and his
physicians believe that he will soon be
able to attend to his duties.
The Italian minister at Stockholm,
Baron Bottaro- Costa, has been trans
ferred to Brussels. His successor in
Stockholm is Count Vinci, who was
formerly Italy's representative in Pc
king.
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