Morris tribune., 1914-09-18
NORWAY AND SWEDEN UNITE

VIII Stand Together to Maintain the
Neutrality of Both Countries in Eu-
ropean War-HostiIities Cause In.
crease in Prices of Food at Copen.
haaen-Norwegian Aerial Fleet to
Be Concentrated for Defense Work
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The following letter from Stock
holm. dated Aug 25, is of interest to-
all Americans: There
was strong expression of relief in
the applause with which both cham
bers today greeted the statement of
Herr Wallenberg, the foreign minis
ter, that the Swedish and Norwegian
governments had mutually declared
their definite intention to maintain
to the uttermost limit their neutrality
in regard to the combative powers,
and, in addition, had exchanged bind
ing assurances with the object of pre-
venting the state of war in Europe
causing either of the two kingdoms
to war against each other. General
rumors and gossip had given rise to
an incorrect idea of Sweden's atti-
| tude toward neutrality. A press re-
port stated that a German courier ar
rived at Stockholm the other day with
a letter to King Gustaf from the Ger
man emperor. This statement, how
ever, was denied. In itself it is not
remarkable that the diplomatic post
] should be forwarded by courier, par
| ticuarly in time of war and when the
! general postal connections are inse-
| cure Events in Luxembourg AMI Bel
! gium, however, had increased the un-
easiness which war causes and there
was a feeling of uncertainty as to
what should be believed. The letter
could only be personal and if it did
touch the political position it was not
necessary that it should be threat
against our neutrality. but could
equally well contain an assurance
that our neutrality would be respect
ed. Through the statement by the
foreign minister all uncertainty was
removed. Any fears that the Ques-
ton of neutrality had been called in
question were allayed. According to
a telegram received from Berlin our
declaration of neutrality and the
steps we have taken to maintain it
have been received there with salts
faction. There is, therefore, at pres
ent no need for uneasiness over the
incalculable possibilities of war. Herr
Wallenberg's declaration is also graft
flying because it shows that Swedes
and Norwegians can hold together
without a union. Before the outbreak
of hostilities it had been evident that
both nations were on the way to be.
come more friendly. The mutual dan
ger has caused the two governments
sooner than otherwise would have
occurred, to give form to their com
mon wish to be able to use their
powers of defense for their own
coasts and outer limits without being
weakened by arming against each
other Both countries now have theil
backs free and can with all theil
strength turn against those who
threaten them. 1t is cooperation that
is needed. Thereby the object of the
old union is attained without it's dis
advantages. The assumption is thai
Sweden and Norway will observe ar
unvioIable neutrality, far from al
thoughts of alliances in any direction
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A London dispatch says: British
officials are watching the attitude o
Sweden and Norway in the presen
war with great interest Trawler'
returning to London from the Scandi
navian peninsula say it is eviden
that the Swedes and Norwegians quit,
generally sympathize with Great Brit
ain. the feeling being that the Eng
Iish navy offers protection to Scan
dinavian interests The Dagens Ny
heter. a radical journal, in it's issu
Of Sept. says the successes of Ger
many had impressed the Swedish
Dress disDroDortiOnately, although tn