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address which lauded him as one of the wisest
and noblest of kings.[1]
But there is little security that the same
expedient will always lead to a like successful
result, if people wait till war is at the door
before setting to work.
[1] Transactions of the Riksdag, 1853–1854, No. 4.
In the introduction to the address to the Riksdag the
king observed, that he had, in providing for the welfare of
the nation, found himself obliged to declare Sweden neutral;
consequently he informed the Riksdag of the Declaration of
Neutrality, respecting which the king said:—
“The system which the king intends steadily to adhere to
and employ is a strict neutrality, founded upon sincerity,
impartiality, and full regard to the rights of all the powers.
This neutrality will entail upon the government of his
Majesty of Sweden and Norway the following duties, and
secure to it the following benefits: 1. To hold himself free
from any participation in any contentions which directly or
indirectly may be advantageous to one and injurious to
another of the belligerent States....
“Such are the general principles of the neutral position,
which his Majesty of Sweden and Norway designs to take
in case war should break out in Europe. His Majesty feels
persuaded that it will be accepted as in accordance with
international law, and that the exact and impartial
observance of these principles will make it possible for his Majesty
to continue to sustain those connections with friendly and
allied powers which his Majesty, for his people’s weal, so
greatly desires to preserve from every infringement.”
To this communication, satisfactory answers, accepting
the decision announced by his Majesty, arrived from the
various Governments in the following words:...
“His Majesty has been pleased to announce to the
assembled Estates of the Realm the attainment of this result, so
satisfactory for the undisturbed continuance of peaceful
transactions and the uninterrupted course of trade and
navigation; so much the more as on account of the
political relations of Sweden and Norway with foreign powers,
they may be regarded as for the present amply secured. His
Majesty gratefully acknowledges that the patriotism and the
reliance upon the paternal designs of his Majesty which
the Estates of the Realm have manifested on this occasion
may be regarded as having in an important degree
contributed to the attainment of the desired object. His Majesty,
in expressing his sincere satisfaction, will continue to devote
incessant pains to all the measures which the maintenance
of neutrality may require in harmony with the principles
laid down and promulgated by his Majesty. With his
Majesty’s royal favour and constant best wishes to the
Estates of the Realm.”
The address of thanks from the Riksdag to the king:—
“After the Declaration of Neutrality made by your Majesty
on behalf of the united kingdoms, and in concert with the
King of Denmark, had been accepted by the European
powers and also the United States, it pleased your Majesty
to inform the Estates of the Realm of this result, so
satisfactory for the undisturbed continuance of our peaceful
transactions, and for the uninterrupted course of our trade
and navigation. Your Majesty has at the same time been
pleased also to express your gracious appreciation of the
patriotism and reliance upon your paternal designs which
the Estates of the Realm have on this occasion manifested.
“The representatives of the Swedish people hold in
grateful remembrance these expressions of your Majesty’s high
satisfaction, and beg respectfully to assure your Majesty of
their deep and warm gratitude. The Fatherland is
indebted to your Majesty’s incessant and unremitting pains in
securing the friendly relations of the united kingdoms
towards foreign powers during the contests in which a great
part of Europe is at present embroiled. The Estates of the
Realm offer sincere homage to the resolution and wise
forethought with which your Majesty, under these troublous
conditions, has safeguarded the interests, the independence
and power of the united kingdoms. With confidence
between the king and the people, with mutual co-operation in
working together to promote the true welfare of our beloved
Fatherland, they will, with the blessing of the Highest, be
henceforth preserved. The peace we enjoy is the dearer
because it is the evidence of the fidelity with which the best
interests of the country are guarded by your Majesty.
Ready to follow her noble king in all vicissitudes, the
Swedish nation implores the blessings of Providence upon
the vigilant fatherly love whose untiring care for the people’s
welfare reaps its reward in this answering love.
“The Estates of the Realm, remain,” etc.
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