Omaha daily bee., 1910-05-05
Members Of Cabinet, Parliament and
City Officers Present.
zyNCH AT AMERICAN LEGATION
Members of Royal Household Also
Guests of Minister Pierce.
HOLIDAY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Nobel Prize Address at the Ma
tIonaI Thcnser Tomorrow Night
TO BE Followed by
Banquet.

CHRISTIANIA. May 4.-The capital of
Norway. which was in mourning yesterday
for Biornstjerne Bjornson, was red, white
and blue today with the entwined flags
uf the United states and the Norwegian
monarchy in honor of Theodore Roosevelt.
All the public buildings and most of the
private houses were lavishly decorated
The reception given the former pres
ident was impressive. There was no cheer
ing at the railway station, but the crowds
that occupied the adjoining square and
every point Of vantage on the roofs and in
the windows of nearby buildings uncovered
respectively. Cheering is rare in this
country.
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 signaly honored by
King Haakon and queen Maud, who came
to the station to personally greet the party.
The platform OF the station was covered
with red carpet and inside the building
temporary stand had been erected for
the receiving party. This was occupied by
the king and queen. with a large suite
all of the members Of the cabinet, members
of Parliament city and state officials, pro-
fessors OF the university and other dis
tinguished members of society.
King Greets Roosevelt.
As the train drew in and Mr.. Roosevelt
stepped down his majesty crossed the plat
form. and, without waiting for an intro
duction. shook hands with the former
president lie then presented Mr.. Roose-
welt to the queen and Mr.. Roosevelt pre-
sented Mrs Roosevelt Miss Ethel and
Kermit to their majesties.
Greetings exchanged. the queen took the
roloners arm and the king offered his arm
10 Mrs. Roosevelt Followed by Miss Ethel
and Kermit they walked through the royal
waiting room, which was half filled with
flowers. and flags. to- the carriages.
The party drove to the palace. where
after a brief stop. the Roosevelts, still
accompanied by the king and queen and
few members of the royal household,
drove to the American legation, where they
had luncheon as the guests Of American
Minister Pierce The luncheon was fol-
lowed by a reception.
II his present plans are carried out, Mr..
Roosevelt will remain here until 7:3O o'clock
Friday evening, at which time he Will pro-
reed to stockholm.
Tomorrow he win deliver the Nobel prize
address at the National theater and in
the evening ue tilltl NdlllFu ob Il bdhhN'N'
On Friday he viii receive a doctors de-
gree from King Frederks university.
Travel in Royal Train.
From Kornsjo to the capital the Roosc-
yelts occupied a special train sent for them
oy the government. The train was in
charge of Superintendent of State Rail
ways Aas and his staff, who arc response
Die for the safe movements Of the royal
rain.
The conductor wore a broad leather belt
bearing the arms of Norway. There was
splendid honor in this, the belt is in
tended to indicate that royalty is travelling.
The car used by the Roosevelts was that
formerly occupied by the Norwegian cabinet
IN visiting the king of Sweden
Dr. Hagorup, Norwegian minister to Den
mark and twice premier of Norway, was
on the train and greeted Mr.. Roosevelt on
behalf of the Nobel prize committee.
\At Rygge the party was Joined by Her
bort II. u. Peirco, American minister to
Sorway, and Charles ID. White secretary
d v the American legation,
Y Holiday for school children.
Ubo. forenoon trip through the southeast
porner Of Norway was enlvened by fire.
uucnt demonstrations, At every place
Rlone tho route the school children had
been given a partial holiday in order thar
Ihey might see the distinguished American.
The train stopped at a few stations and
steamed slowly past others, In every in
stance crowds were al the stations and
rave variety OF school yells Mr. Roose-
welt never failed to acknowledge the salu-
cations.
There was a large gathering at Moss,
where a stop was made. Boys from the
high schools gave cheers which drew Mr..
Roosevelt TO an open window Of the car.
THAT sounds like an American college
veil, B" he said. Il wish YOU and the grown
up, good luck" The boys cheered again.
As tho train drew out of the s5a;:on.