Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-01-11
Norway.

Norway.
DR.. Sigurd Ibsen, the son Of HcnriR
Ibsen and former member OF the
Norwegian cabinet, recently submitted
to an interview regarding the present
peace movement. According to reports
of the interview, Mr.. Ibsen said the
world is confronted by two problems,
the first of which b to take general
measures In order to avoid future
wars, and the second Is to come to an
understanding about all the questions
directly involved in the present war.
As to the latter problem, 1T was
question, he said, whether continual
ton of the war would simplify the so
luton, adding: Il for my part do not
think so. In the countries of the en-
tente Is apparently still hope Of final
victory which would make it possible
for the entente to dictate the terms OF
peace. But, In fact, there is no circuT-
stance which permits Of such a conclu-
sion as to the end Of the war, In my
opinion. A continuation Of the war
only means useless waste of life and
property, and from this standpoint, it
would be laundering and deplorable
decision if the offer of peace were
rejected"
According to the annual report, re-
Gently published, the net profits of the
Norwegian Hydro company during the
year ending June 80, 1916, were r.
600, 600 crowns. This company is the
largest Industrial concern in Norway
and is headed by Sam Eyde, Norway's
captain of industry" The Norwegian
Hydro company operates the gigantic
water power plants at Rjukan falls,
where about 100000 horse power has
been harnessed. The company has
holdings in many subsidiary COM
panies. and the grand total of its re-
sources amounts to 161 100000 crowns.
A Norwegian paper says that good
city has sprung up at the immense salt
peter factories at Rjukan. 1t soon be-
came difficult to obtain good milk and
plenty Of 1t at the place. Now the pro-
prietors of the factories have COM
menced to build the largest COW barn
in Norway. There will be room for
more than 200 cows on the main floor.
and In the other two stories the milk
will be cared for. So many people
must be employed that they need a
special dining room. 1t Is perhaps
needless to say that the equipment of
this establishment will be as modern
as that of any in the whole world.
1t Is reported that Carl Lumholtz,
the Norwegian explorer has found 1t
necessary to postpone his expedition
into New Guinea on account of diff
culties brought about by the war. Lum-
holtz has been making explorations in
Borneo and Batavia, and in q recent
letter to his brother in Norway he tells
Of large collections which he expects
to bring home. The explorer Is ex-
pected to return to Norway this win
ter, taking passage via America.
Wilhelm Morgenstjerne, who Is
| widely known In the United States,
has resigned his position as secretary
of Observation-Disclosures and editor of
the official publication of the society,
| and has been assigned to work in the
state department of the government
| work which he dropped when placed in
| charge Of Northumberland af-
| fairs.
| Stock in the Norwegian-American
Steamship company, which has been
constantly soaring. is now on the de-
cline. being held at $151.20 per share
on the Christiania stock exchange.