(On Sunday Norwegians in Shanghai as elsewhere, celebrated the 122nd anniversary of the adoption of the constitution by the Convention of Bidsvold on May 17, 1814. Taking inspiration from America, France and Spain, this document established the Storthing or National Assembly single-chamber of institution. When ft the later Convention of Moss the Norwegians accepted the King of Sweden as their sovereign it. was specially stipulated that the Eldsvold constitution should remem intact, ex-
Ainfon rendered necessary. So. cept with such alterations as the
November 4, 1814, Norway was de-lared to be *a free, Independent, and {indivisible kingdom, united with Sweden under one king". Tt was ex: pressly. declared that the union was Sccomplished "not by force of arms, but by free conviction." So when in 1005 "the "Karlstad Agreement—gave effect to an overwhelming Norwegian plebiscite in favour of the severance ff the union, the two countries comi fo an amicable settlement, their respective Legislatures duly rallying! the agreement in October. The nex!
King Mtaakon Vit of Norway lected King of Norway. His Majesty. has now reigned over 30 years." With his people Great Britain Kee many ties. They are strengthen by the fact that the Queen Consort of Norway was formerly "Princess Maud of Wales api is therefore the aunt. of "King Edward Viti. In fainting Norway's celebration "itis ting to express appreciation of the important part. which abe, ud her sister Scandinavian counicies, 2 Playing in upholding traditions freedom and liberty in troubled Europe.
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