Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-04
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Presidents Intervention De- NorWays Kinq Waits for
sired by Republican Leaders, Introduction to Roosevelt
PARTY RENT BY DISPUTE CROWD STANDS UNCOVERED
Efforts Made Get the Fac Static
tions Together. to / eet American.
MEASURES THAT MAY FAIL PARTY Is DRIVEN TO PALAC]
Power Will Be Held
sponsibe the
Legislation and Gather to See Ex-Presideut
NorWay's King Waits for No
Introduction to Roosevelt.
CROWD STANDS UNCOVERED
Ruler and Queen at Railway Station
to / eet American.
PARTY Is DRIVEN TO PALACE
Luncheon at American Legation
With Minister Peirce-Children
Gather to See Ex-President.

| CHRIST1ANIA, May 4.-The capitol O.
Norway. which was in mourning yester-
day for Bjornsterne Bjornson, was red.
white and blue today. with the entwined
flags of the United States and the Nor
wegian monarchy, in honor of Theodore
Roosevelt.
| All public buildings and most of the
private houses were lavishly decorated.
! The reception given the former Presi-
dent was unique and impressive There
was no cheering at the railway station,
but the crowds that occupied the adjoin-
ing square and every point of vantage on
the roofs and In the windows of nearby
buildings uncovered respectfully. Cheer
ing Is rare in this country.
King and Queen at Station.
The Roosevelts arrived here soon after
midday, having been brought from the
| southern extremity OF the kingdom on a
special train provided by the government.
Mr.. Roosevelt was signally honored by
King Haakon and and Queen Maud. who
cam to the station to greet the party
personally.
The platform Of the station was COW
cred with red carpet Inside the build
As6 . CC1upOI St6IIQ udQ DSSu 0TSCISQ
for the receiving party. This was occu-
pied by the king and queen with large
suite. all of the members of the cabinet,
members of parliament. city and state
omcials professors of the university and
AS the train drew In and Mr. Roose-
welt stepped down the king crossed the
platform and. without waiting for an in
PRODUCTION, shook hands with the former
President. He tuen presented Mr. Roose-
welt to the queen. Mr.. Roosevelt pre-
sented Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel and
Kermit to the king and queen.
Driven to Palace.
Greeting exchanged, the queen took
the colonel's arm and the king offered
his arm to Mrs. Roosevelt. Followed by
i.iiss A--hel and Kermit they walked
through the royal waiting room, which
was half filled with flowers and days, to
,ae carriages which were in waiting.
The party drove at once to the palace
aaos.a,. Rdtsr a Drief , stop at the palace the
KING and queen. and a few members Of
the royal household. drove to the Amer
lean legation. where they had luncheon
Peirce
The luncheon was followed by a re-
ception.
States and his family came by train
from Copenhagen. having left the DAN
ish capital at $3.50 o'clock last night
II his present plans are carried out Mr..
Roosevelt will remain here until 1880
o'clock Friday evening. at which time
he will proceed to Stockholm.
Nobel Prize Address Tomorrow.
Tomorrow he will deliver the Nobel
prize address at the National Theater.
and in the evening be entertained at
banquet Friday he will receive a doc
tors degree from King Frederic's Uni
versity
With the royal party at the railroad
station were Premier Konow. Foreign
Minister Irkens. 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
send for them by the. govern
ment. The train was in charge Of
Superintendent Of State Railways Aas
and his stan. who are responsible for
the safe movements Of the royal train.
The conductor wore a broad leather
belt bearing the arms of Norway. There
was special significance in this, as the
belt IL designed to indicate that royalty
is travelling.
Breakfast on Train.
The car used by the Roosevelts was
that formerly occupied by the Norwegian
cabinet in visiting the King Of Sweden.
A dining car was attached to the train.
and this morning the Roosevelts were
given an excellent breakfast. consisting
of fruits. oatmeal and cream, fresh
caught trout. and bacon and eggs.
DR.. Hagerup, Norwegian minister to
Denmark. and twice premier Of Norway,
was on the train and greeted Mr.. Rooss-
Welt on behalf Of the Nobel prize COM
mittee.
At Rygge the train party was Joined
| lister TO Norway, and Charles d. White.
secretary Of the American legation.
The forenoon trip through the south
| east corner OF Norway was enlivened by
| frequent demonstrations At every place
along the route the school children had
| been given a partial holiday in order
that they might see the distinguished
American.
The train stopped at few stations
| and steamed slowly past others. In
every instance children crowded the sta
ton platform. and. waving hats and
handkerchiefs. gave variety OF school
| yeiis.
knowledge the saiutation. When his
| breakfast was interrupted by a chorus
| from the outside he waved his napkin in
best Of good humor.
Roosevelt Talks to Boys.
There was q large gathering at Moss.
where q stop was made. Boys from the
high school gave nine short cheers,
which drew Mr.. Roosevelt to an open
window Of the car.
That sounds like an American college
YELL" he said. II wish you and the