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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 11, 1940
Finland Has Complete Confidence In Leaders
FINNS
HOLD FIRM
ON ALL
FRONTS
Helsinki, To-day.
The Finns appear to be
NO CONCESSIONS CONTRARY TO THE NATION'S INTEREST
** (SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL").
Helsinki, To-day.
NAZI H.Q.
holding the Russians on all THE FINNISH NEWSPAPERS are "splashing" the BOMBS. IN
fronts.
At Viborg, the Russians are having
their work cut out to keep their lines
of
communication on the mainland
reports of the activity in the Swedish and U.S.
Embassies in Moscow (reportedly in connection IN URUGUAY with the negotiations for peace).
open, as they run across the churned- No official statement has been issued about the
up ice.
The Soviets are pressing on the Salla front and on the sector north- east of Lake Ladoga, but are mak- ing no progress.-Reuter.
SNOWSTORMS IN NORTH (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Helsinki, To-day..
any
Conditions on the northern Finnish front-snowstorms, for the most part-make it impossible for large-scale operations, and, therefore, the Russians are not likely to make any widespread advance here for some
time to come.
On the Salla front, the Russians have piled up their forces and are thought to be about ready to attempt another, offensive.--Havas.
Russians Pressing
Finns Hard
Helsinki, To-day. Despite the peace negotiations, the Russians have been pressing the Finns hard throughout the week-end, mak- ing furious attacks in many parts of the front.
The Soviet troops are desperately fighting to extend the foothold they have secured on the coast west Viborg.....
of
various calls of practically all Moscow's diplo- matic representatives at the two Embassies. The newspapers stress that Finland has complete con-
fidence in its military and political leaders.
The public will be informed when in peaceful conditions, but the duty of contrary to the interests of the Fin-taking into account. the assistance
the time is ripe and no concessions the nation is to make
offered from abroad.
nish people will be made.
An honorable
peace is what the Finns want, say the papers, but any
attempts to ruin peace which country will be met by a carrying on Havas.
of the war.
Less Drastic Terms Than Feared?
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Amsterdam, To-day.
the
In their endeavour to induce Fin-
Russian land to accept the
terms, Germany and the Scandinavians would be ready jointly to guarantee. Fin- nish independence, reliable from Berlin stated.
a decision
"When the nation is in danger › and fighting for its existence, it must above all remain, faithful to Itself by avoiding the object of bargaining for the benefit of. for- eigh countries.
"It is for Finland to decide what she | will accept: any sacrifices in her judg- ment must be based upon her own in- terest alone."---Reuter.
Crown
Sweden's Sympathy ́ ́
Stockholm, To-day, Sweden's sympathy for Finland was expressed yesterday by Prince Gustav
Swedish reports Adolf, son of the
Prince, at. the funeral ́ ́ of The impression is growing through-Colonel Dynssen, commander of the out Scandinavia that the Russian de- Swedish volunteers in Finland,' who
earlier was killed at the front. mands are less drastic than reports stated..
the
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA_MAIL") Montevideo, To-day. A bomb exploded in the Nazi Party Headquarters here during a private showing of a banned film on Saturday night.
Fifty Germans, attending the show, stampeded out in panic but were not injured by the bomb which went off at the foot of the staircase, shattering many windows and blasting doors from their hinges.
The Chief of Police and the German Ambassador rushed to the spot.
No arrests have been made so far. -Havas,
ANTI-SOVIET CAMPAIGN
IN PEIPING
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Peiping, To-day.
Colonel Dynssen, said Prince Gus- The Communist Annihilation move- ment started yesterday to last five Some sections of the Scandinavian | tav, died on the battle field in
His sacrifice days. It is sponsored by the Hsin According to last night's communi-press are of the opinion that Finland just cause of Finland. que, all these attempts have been should make some sacrifices for the must inspire all of them to follow Min Hul (New People's Association) Gustav then and other various student organisa- sake of peace thereby averting that his example. Prince
German-Soviet | echoed the saying now current intions.. threat of a common action in the north.-Havas.
broken..
Fresh waves of troops which tried to advance over the ice with sledges | were decimated by Intensive Finnish air bombing.
the North-east of Lake Ladoga, Russian launches an attack along the and there was shore near· Uoma
Kollanjoki, heavy fighting round. where the Finns claim to have killed 2,000 Russians two days tacks on this front, says the com- inunique, were repulsed.--Reuter,
Soviet Claims
•
Soviet's Deep “Desire"
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA_MAIL") "\ Moscow, To-day.: An article in the "Komo Olsakaya Pravda" stresses Soviet's desire to pre- ago. At-serve "true Finnish Independence,' and adds that the Finnish masses are disappointed with their White Guards, the solidity of the Mannerheim Line and lack of foreign assistance. Havas.
Moscow, To-day.
A communique claims the capture of the towns of Kapilla and Ruhela on the west coast of Viborg Bay and two islands in the Bay. The capture of Repola, north-east of Viborg, le also claimed.-Reuter.
Finnish Admission ®
Helsinki, To-day.
Finland Must Decide In Her Own Interests
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Sweden: "Finland's cause is our Anti-Comintern propaganda will cause."
be extended and speeches will be The Swedish Foreign Minister and delivered at various public meetings the Minnish Minister to Stockholm while slogans will appear on streets, were present at the funeral.-Reuter. | posters in cinemas and papers.
Moscow Anxious To End
The Struggle?"
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA_MAIL")
Helsinki, To-day.'
Havas.
SHEK-KI PUPPETS
Macao, To-day.
It is learned reliably that the Jap- ́anese have set up a "puppet" adminis-
Letters found on Russian prisonerstration at Shek-kl. and dead show that conditions in Attempts are now being made to | Leningrad since the war have not been induce refugees to return to their pleasant, to say the least. Letters homes. Our Own Correspondent. found on prisoners who were unable to post them contained phrases like "now that we are at the front we are get- ting a little more to eat!”.
Helsinki, To-day, Well-informed Finnish quarters de-
The letters from Leningrad speak. scribe the Government's attitude as of the long lines outside the food-shops follows: Finland had always been ready and of the practical impossibility of to negotiate a reasonable peace that getting wood and coal.
The Finns are now wondering does not affect her Independence, but she will fight if unacceptable and dis-whether or not these letters suggest ice of the Bay of Viborg, have cap-honorable conditions are proposed and one of the reasons why Moscow wants will fight to the limit of her power. the "business" over, once and for all tured a few islands.
several "Finland wants to lead a peaceful life -Havas.
An official communique admits that acrosy the the Russians, attacking
It adds: There have been mass attacks east of Viborg. Soviet Lake attacks to the north-east of Ladoga have been repulsed.-Reuter.
AIR FORCE TALKS IN NEAR EAST
Ankara, To-day,
It is learned that talks have been started between the head of the Tur- kish Air Force, the Commander of the British Fighting Forces in the Near East and the French Air Com- mander in the Eastern Mediterrannean. -Reuter.
READY FOR ANYTHING
Beyromut, To-day, The French Army in the Near East, under General Weygand, is ready for anything that the Spring may bring, It is stated muthoritatively here. Reuter.
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