The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-28
|ARISTOCRACY OF
NORWAY LOOKS TO
U. 5. ASSAVIOUR
Father, Writing to Son in
America, Depicts Nor
wegian Condition.
VICTORY SURE, HE
SAYS, IN END
Praise for Wilson, the elm
ternational Statesman,
Greater than Lincoln"

Norwegian aristocracy has been
converted to democracy. or at least
a great many in the Morse aristocracy
have been, according to a man high
in the affairs Of Norway, who writes
to his son in the United States.
The letter, penned at Bergen, Nor
way, April 6, the day following the
ceipt in Norway of President Wilson's 8
message by that nation, depicts Nor
ways pleasure at the fact that the
United States has thrown her weight
into the great struggle on the side Of
the democracies OF the world.
"Our faceo were turned toward
the worlds true democracy, the
hope, yes, the sole hope of Europe"
writes the Norwegian.
The writer, whose name Is withheld
for obvious reasons, as Is the name
OF his son, the recipient, gives a re-
markable version of the viewpoint of
the Norwegian aristocracy.
"God knows only what your
country 10 facing. l fear for an
the final victory OF democracy 10
sure"
he closes.
The letter follows:
Destiny Stirs the World.
Bergen, Norway. April 8. 1917.
My Dear Son:
Destiny has stirred this old world of
ours out Of its natural element and like
a meteor thrust into eternal space, we
wonder what Its destination will be.
Americas entrance into the world war
caused last night the most enthusiastic
ovations and extraordinary expressions
all over Europe. Can you imagine with
US the joy that must have been over
flowing in the hearts of the allies
whose heroic minds never for a min
ute doubted the ultimate participation
OF the Stars and Stripes in their cause
OF q dying race-yes, q dying race. IL
the German reign of terror could not
be checked by superior might. Presi-
dent Wilson rose in our estimation last
night! His slow procedure, remind
ing us often of the slow and painful
path through Dante's Inferno into the
chamber of eternal flames. was hur-
riedly brought to an end and our faces
were turned toward the worlds true
democracy, the hope, yes the sole hope
OF Europe.
Stand by. Wilson.
We are, indeed. moved by the singu-
lar poise and patience OF your presi-
dent. There is no doubt in our minds
about his rank as the greatest world
politician of today, even overshadow-
ing our cherished memories of Abra-
ham Lincoln, whose problems were not
international. Wilson's decision is our
united decision. my son, and whatever
blow he shall impose upon the German
Hohenzollerns must be just and agree
able with us. wish you could scan
with me the Norwegian newspapers
these last days. Wilson Is first and
Wilson is last.
Sees New Dawn.
You would be surprised to find many
OF the radicals turned toward democ-
racy. dared not think Of such sit
uation for fear Of being named an OUT
law in the eyes of our circles, but now
my dormant thoughts are expressed
all over the land and generally ac-
cepted. Can you remember how Leo
Tolstoy's drama, The Resurrection,
moved us to tears when we first saw
it played at the Royal operahouse at
Bergen? and little did we dream that
so near a future as 1917 should usher
in that new democracy which the Rus
sian evangelistic prophet foresaw.
There is a new dawn appearing for
Sweden and Denmark, too!
Mark my words, it is coming. Fac
tions within the very heart of our an
tique government are coming before
the footlights to the amazement of
the whole nation
Dreams OF Shattered Aristocracy.
The German military scheme has
been undermining our welfare and in
standing to such an extent
that England has ceased all importa-
ton and expectation with us and even
threatened US in various ways. IA few
trusts have been the beneficiaries of
this outrageous assault against &
whole nation. The light has come and |
we hope to God and man that its ra-
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and gradually lead us into the better |
day of equal rights. God only knows
what your country is facing. / fear
FOR an awful year OF titanic struggle, |
but the final victory Of democracy Is
sure