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tionai police power competent and willing
TO prevent violence as between nations.
Praise for America.


Praise for America.
The address was received with express
sions Of appreciation. AT its conclusion
John Lund. vice president Of the Nobel
prize committee. paid a tribute to Mr..
Roosevelt and to the nation Of which he
was formerly the chief executive.
After referring to Norway's interest In
America and American affairs. Mr. Lund
citing its industry. agricultural develop
ment and school systems. and dwelt upon
the position Of the American woman and
the popular respect for the worker.
ADDRESSING Mr.. Roosevelt. he, said:
Your journey through the Old World.
Mr.. Roosevelt, has been .triumphal pro-
cession. Everywhere fathers have taken
pleasure and pride in bidding welcome
TO SO worthy representative OF their
sons yonder iIf the west"
The speaker reviewed Mr.. Roosevelt's
activities in behalf of peace, referring,
especially to his share in the conclusion
Of peace between Russia and Japan, and
added:
II have no doubt that the future will
still afford you opportunities for adding
to your splendid achievements. Long live
Theodore Roosevelt!'
The Rooseveits spent quiet morning
indoors. as cold rain fell during the
forenoon They had luncheon with Amer
lean Minister Peirce and Mrs. Peirce at
the legation, later driving to the 'theater,
where the exercises were begun at
O'Clock.
State Dinner at Royal Palace.
Last, evening the king and queen gave
a dinner at the palace in honor, of their
American guests. More than 200 Of the
most eminent personages In Norway were
present. The king appeared with Mrs.
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lowing with the queen. :.
When the dinner had advanced to the
fourth course the king rose and all the
guests stood.
1T is with great pleasure said the
KING. that welcome you. Mr. and Mrs.
Roosevelt, here, in the name of the queen
and myself. and extend to you our hospi-
taflty. i do not speak in my own name
alone, but am convinced that 1t is in the
name Of all Norwegians.. The reception
truth of my words - - - : : =
AS you know. we are all grateful that,
although your time is SO limited YOU
nave been able to come to Norway Many,
though American subjects, they: are Ner-
Wegian at heart. Therefore we feel par
tcuiarly pleased to have this -oppor-
tunity OF Onertng our hOspitalfty.to to some
eminent American citizen. re- -
express the hope that YOU will get
the impression during your stay in Chris
uanla that real feelings Of true friend
snap S. and relationship between the United
nope that these feelings will continue for
an ume. 1 drink a toast to the Tinted
STATES. and drink g. toast to the health :
OF MI. and Mrs. Roosevelt -, -----
Response Of Roosevelt.
me company remained standing while
the former President responded.
1t Ia a mn
De In Norway" he said, land I have
been deeply impressed with nv generous
reception. Norwegians have made s.,ch
good citizens in the United States that
l once remarked to Rroup Of travel
ing Norwegians that rather grudged it
'nas tney had left anybody in Norway.
as your majesty has said, the Nor
weeians In America love the land Of their
Dirtn ana they love the country of their
adoption A man can love his wife IN
sae, sae petler II he loves his mother great
Col Roosevelt touched ON Morse litera.
ture, and spoke Of his Measure when. as
PRESIDENT, he was able to cable his good
wisnes TO new Norwegian king bear.
ing the old. name of HaakOn s.< q
And. he continued, LIT n n fine thin~
for the country that Haakon and Oisf
should be the names borne by the ruler
OF today and the ruler OF tomorrow
He turned directly to the king ana
queen and said: II, hope that their maj
esties. who seem to do all things wen.
VIII see to 1t that the small Olaf knows
the Heinskringle thoroughly drink
with my whole heart to the health of
your maJesties."
Sees Prince Olaf and Drinks Tea.
The king and queen showed Col and
Mrs. Roosevelt the little Prince Olaf yes
terday afternoon. and the colonel, who
had been telling anecdotes about Seth
Bullock. said:
Il wish Seth Bullock was here to see
your small Olaf. He would be delighted
with him."
While the former President was In his
room arranging his papers the king came
N quite informally. and asked, Wouldn't
you like to have q cup Of tea 90" 49,
by George, l would" replied the colo
mel =.
The king rang, and for, more than an
hour the two sat drinking tea and talk
ing on a variety OF subjects.
The full text Of President RO0sevelt's
speech before the Nobel prise commit.
tee Will be found elsewhere In this issue
Of The Star.
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