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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 2, 1939
Worldwide Indignation At The Soviet Invasion
"ESTABLISHES NEW RECORD FOR MEANNESS AND RECKLESSNESS"
RICE LEVY
Pursuant to section 15 of the Essen-
London, To-day. tial Commodities Reserves Ordinance, | 1939, the Governor in Council has ordered that there shall be paid to porter of rice a levy at the rate of
THE RUSSIAN ACTION IS condemned by the press of the world. Practically every English paper draws a comparison between Russian attack on Finland and the German attack on Poland.
the Accountant-General by every im-
12 cents per picul on all rice im- ported by him on or after 1st Decem-
ber, 1939, except rice which is detin- ed for other places than China tran-
"The Times" says that the hypocrisy of the Soviet claims makes the brigandage of the 18th century partitioners of Poland seem pale by contrast. landing.
The "New Chronicle" says that the only difference between Hitler and Stalin is that Hitler did it first.
The "Daily Mail" says that Stalin is not quite as clever as Hitler, as his excuses were even flimsier. He could point to no oppressed minorities, nor could he claim "lebensraum."
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The Paris press points to the view that the Soviet attack is part of programme of expansion mutually agreed upon by Berlin and Moscow.
NORWAY AND SWEDEN
"Le Matin" calls it "one more
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SOVIET AGGRESSION PUTS CHINA IN A DELICATE POSITION
Chungking, To-day.
DEWEY TO STAND FOR PRESIDENT
Mr. York's
New York, To-day. Thomas Dewey, New who has made himself famous by his prosecutions of racketeers, yes- terday formally announced his candidature for the Republican Presidential nomination in 1940. -Reuter.
District Attorney,
VANDENBERG HAS A
BRIGHT IDEA
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
WASHINGTON, TO-DAY. SENATOR ARTHUR VANDEN- BERG, REPUBLICAN FROM MICHI- GAN, AND POSSIBLE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESI- DENCY NEXT YEAR, DECLARED THAT THE POLISH AND FINNISH EVENTS LEFT THE UNITED
shameful act to add to all the others, NEWS OF THE SOVIET invasion of Finland is given | STATES' WITH NO ALTERNATIVE
The other papers express fears for the safety of Sweden, and make refer- ence to reports that Moscow has de- manded three Arctic islands from Norway.
The Scandinavian press has less fears, but displays great indignation.
The Norwegian paper "Tidens Tegn" says that "the Russian assault establishes a new record for mean- ness and recklessness."
In Sweden It is pointed out that the country is Russia's next neighbour.
HISTORIC DATE
The "Dagens Nyheter" says that No- vember 30 is an historic date in the lives of both Sweden and Finland. This is a matter which affects all countries with political ideals and a democratic government.
Sweden is trying to find means of helping Finland, but is handi- capped by Germany's attitude. In south-eastern Europe, deep sym- pathy is expressed by the big head- lines and prominent mention of the Soviet attack.
ANTI-BOLSHY FRONT?
In Madrid, the paper "ABC" says that the only hope is for action by Signor Mussolini calling on the belli- gerents to realise the need for form- ing a common anti-Bolshevist front.
The Itallan press gives great prominence to messages from abroad Indicating the emotion felt all over Europe.
prominence in the Chinese press, but official quarters are withholding comment on the latest development in Soviet-Finnish relations. The Soviet invasion did not come as a surprise, though the news that Soviet forces had crossed the Finnish frontier, reaching Chungking late on Thursday evening, created a sensation and caus- ed the widest discussion.
The tone of M. Molotov's speech on, pathy openly in view of the present November 29 was interpreted here as Soviet assistance to China in her war foreshadowing more positive action by of resistance against Japan.
Ever since the Soviet.
the tension in Europe China Though the Soviet-Finnish dispute increased
had been hoping has no direct connection with China. against hope that Britain and Russia Chinese circles are watching develop- would be working in close co-opera- ments in Finland with the greatest|tion in international affairs.
concern.
SYMPATHY FOR FINNS To begin with, China being herself the victim of aggression is naturally cherishing the profoundest sympathy for the Finns, who are fighting for their freedom and independence, yet at the same time the Chinese are not in a position to express such sym-
on Far Eastern problems; it expresses great sympathy with Finland. Moscow has gone against the often-declared po-
which licy of the Government The "Japan Times" says that the spared no efforts to denounce Imper- Soviet invasion has a serious bearing ialism.--Reuter,
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This hope had been dashed to the ground by the German-Soviet non- aggression pact and the Soviet inva- sion of Poland, and particularly the recent Soviet official utterances bitter- ly denouncing Britain.
China, therefore, is in a most deli- cale position, being most anxious to remain on friendly relations with both Britain and Russia, on whom they depend for assistance against Japan.
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MR. T. V. SOONG RETURNS
After attending the Sixth Plenary Session of the Executive Committee of the Kuomintang, Mr. T. V. Soong, head of the Bank of China and the Bank of Canton, returned to the Co- lony yesterday,
Admiral Chan Chak returned by the same plane.
BUT TO WIPE OUT EVERY TRACE WITHIN AMERICA.
OF COMMUNISM AND NAZIISM
However, diplomatic quarters are of the opinion that the breaking off of
diplomatic relations with Moscow might result
in rapprochement be- tween Soviet and Japan and make
more difficult the settlement of For Eastern problems which have become
more acute as a result of the ap- proaching expiration of the Trade Treaty with Japan.
Fears are expressed that a strong American atitude towards Russia might facilitate a Soviet-Japan Pact to the Soviet-German similar Alliance.
Several Senators and Congressmen are preparing to demand the sever-
relations of diplomatic
with Russia at the next meeting of Con- gress in January. Havas.
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