Morris tribune., 1910-09-02
TTDTNCS FROM
SCANDINAVIA
Interesting News From Sweden,
Norway and Denmark
DELAYED BY EDWARDS DEATH

Celebration of One Hundredth Ami.
versary of Bernadotte Reign in
Sweden-FiVe Members of Mikkel.
sens III Fated Expedition Arrive in
Norway-WeII Known Danish Poll.
tcian Attempts Murder and Suicide.
j. \ !. !. \ i. + !. !. !. j. !. + \ + i. !.
i SWEDEN. !.
i. X \ j. \ !. X !. j. j. !. j. j. :. !. \ \
Says Stockholm correspondent of
the Minneapolis Journal: "It was 100
years ago Aug. % since Jean Bap-
tiste Jules Bernadotte, the son of an
impecunious lawyer in the little town
of Pau, France, was chosen crown
prince of Sweden, to become success
sor of Charles XIII, who had no chill
dren. The important historical event,
which would have been celebrated on
the actual day of the anniversary had
it not been for the death of King Ed
ward VII, which involved the observ-
ance of the customary period of
mourning. Extensive preparations for
the celebration, however, have been
made and the jubilee will be observed
in the near future. The life history of
Bernadotte, the founder of the reign
ing dynasty of Sweden, is unusually
brilliant and interesting. Bernadotte
was born in Pau, France, on Jan. 26,
1854. His father was a poor lawyer
and wanted his son to follow the law.
But the profession held little attrac-
ton for the ambitious and dashing
youth. He decided to become. soldier
and in 1880 enlisted in the royal ma
rines. When the French revolution
broke out Bernadotte joined the revo-
lutionists and became a power in their
councils. He was one of the soldiers
who assisted at the execution of Louis.
With the restoration of order in
France came Napoleon, who quickly
recognized the brilliant talents of Ber-
nadotte. The young soldier advanced
rapidly and in 1898 he became gen.
eral of brigade. He developed a gift
for diplomacy and was sent as am
bassador to the court of Vienna, where
he distinguished himself by his ability.
When Bonaparte went to Egypt Ber-
nadotte was appointed minister of
war. He reorganized the whole
French army and paved the way for
the conquest of Holland. He also dis
tinguished himself in the battle of
Austerlitz. Napoleon, although jeal-
Gus of his brilliant marshal, rewarded
him with vast estates and made him
Prince of Ponte Corvo. Bernadotte
had SO distinguished himself in North
ern France and had shown himself
man of such wisdom and strength of
character that the attention of Sweden
was attracted to him when it became
necessary to elect a successor to the
throne. Napoleon hesitated for some
time before giving his consent to the
acceptance by his marshal of the high
honor offered him. But Bernadotte
was determined to accept and Ma
poleOn finally gave in. BernadOtte
went at once to Sweden and for eight
years was associated with Charles
XIII. in all affairs of the government.
He helped to unite Sweden and Nor
way under one crown and in 1913
Joined the grand alliance against Ma
poleon. IT was the Swedish contin'
gent which virtually decided the bat
tie against the French at Leipzig.
Bernadotte proved himself a great
benefactor to Sweden. He built roads,
encouraged industry and brought the
people to a fine state of prosperity.
He was never popular, for he never
learned to speak the Swedish Ian
guage, but the people appreciated his
merits just the same and remained
loyal to him after he succeeded to
the throne on Feb. 5, 1918.
Madame Johanna Berns, who for
several years back has been making
her home at the Stockholm hospital,
celebrated her 1O2d birthday the other
day and is, in spite of her advanced
age, in full possession of all her men
tai faculties and seems to be as spry
as a person of fifty. She takes her
daily promenades about the garden
adjoining the hospital and makes her
rounds among the SICK for all of
whom she always has cheerful word.
Two new first class hotels are I'M
der course of erection in Stockholm at
present They will both be located on
Vasa street, opposite the Central rail.
way station. They will be modern in
every respect.
According to official statistics 14,002
Swedes emigrated to foreign lands
during the first six months of this
year. Of these 9,911 were men and
4,091 were women.
According to latest reports King
Gustaf is decidedly improved in
health. His visit to the western coast
of Sweden this summer has done him
a world of good.
Nearly all the policemen in Sweden
are members of some temperance So
ciety.
=. = !. !. !. i. = i. \ !. \ 80 + ! i. \