The deputation from the Storthing appointed to inform Prince Charles
of Denmark of his election to the throne of Norway was received by King Christian at Copenhagen on Monday. King Christian in his reply laid due stress on the fact that the young King would not come as a stranger to Norway, "for everywhere in the land common recollections of the history of the kingdom and the history of his race will meet him"; and earnestly prayed that this step might prove a happiness and blessing to the whole North. He then greeted the new King and Queen in the hope that God would lend them strength to serve their country and people with loyalty and righteousness. "Go with God," he concluded, "my dear grandchildren, from the land and race which bore you to the land and people which have called you, and take with you now and for ever the blessing of your old King to you, your race, and your deeds." The new King, who has taken the title of Haakon the Seventh, made a brief but dignified reply, reminding the deputation that it was at his own request that the plebiscite was taken. He wished to be certain that it was a nation and not a party which desired to have him as King, as his object above all must be to unite and not to divide. The Norwegian deputation are greatly gratified by their reception, and King Edward, in reply to their telegram of congratulation on Princess Maud's new honour, has ex- pressed his delight that his daughter will be the Queen of their magnificent and interesting country.
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