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NEW & MORE. FAR-REACHING DEMANDS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO FINLAND FROM SOVIET GOVERNMENT: ULTIMATUM RUMOUR
HELSINGFORS, MAR. 8 (REUTER) - THE FINNISH RADIO ISSUED AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT YESTER- DAY THAT THE SOVIET HAS PRESENTED FINLAND WITH NEW AND MORE FAR-REACHING DEMANDS. FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROMISED LATER.
An earlier London message stated that according to a telegram from Helsingfors, an official bulletin was issued there stating that from information in the possession of the Finnish Government, the Soviet Government is be- lieved to have planned the presentation of demands to Fin- land more far-reaching than those of last autumn.
Telephone communication between Stockholm and a number of foreign capitals, including London, was inter- rupted at the Swedish end last night.
In Copenhagen, Reuter was told that calls to Stockholm were stopped "because the Government does not want sen- sational rumours published about the situation."
The word situation," it is who led the Finnish Mission to assumed, refers to rumours of Moscow in an effort to avert war, Swedish mediation in Fin-bas arrived in Stockholm, Ru- land.
mours that he is here to take part
in the peace negotiations are not
A later report on this point confirmed." comes from the Paris Radio, WIDE SPECULATION which states that the Soviet STOCKHOLM, Mar. 8 (Reuter)- has presented Finland with The interruption to the telephone an ultimatum expiring at service abroad coupled with many noon today. No corroboration reports of important developments of this is available elsewhere.
Finland give rise to wide speculation as to the possibilities
in
MUCH DIPLOMATIC an armistice.
ACTIVITY
The Russian terms are reported to include, some,
or all of the following concessions: with its nickel mines and fishery Firstly, the cession of Petsamo
coastal batteries by the Finns;
Secondly, the demolition of all
LONDON. Mar. 8 (Reuter)~~Ac- cording to the Rome Radio, which reports considerable diplomatie ac-rights: tivity in Stockholm" and Helsing- fors. It is believed that Russia, Sweden and Germany are working on a plan for mediation in the Finnish war. Delegates of the three countries are expected to be jointed by Field-Marshal Manner- heim and Gen. Blucher, it was added.
and possibly, the whole of the Fin- Thirdly, the cession of Viborg
cluding Sortavale. nish shores of Lake Ladoga, in-..
Russians might be prepared to re- In return, it is reported, the
inquish their claims on Hangoe. .. ARMISTICE TALKS
Swedish circles deny that any "STOCKHOLM. Mar. 8 (Reuter)-pressure is being applled on the Though official confirmation is Finnish
to lacking. reports from an usually these terms,
accept elther from the reliable source insist that nego-Swedish or German side. tiations are progressing for an.
Government
HARD TERMS
Photographs taken at the International Women's Day demon- stration, held at Caroline Hill yesterday morning. (Photos, New,
China News Photo Service).
GERMAN COAL ON ITALIAN SHIPS TO BE DETAINED
UNTIL END OF THE WAR
Isolation
Definitely Strong In America
LONDON, Mar. 8 (Reuter)-One Italian ship which was stopped by the British Contraband Control whie carrying German coal from Rotterdam to Italy has been re- leased, as it was found that she sailed before the embargo order came into effect, but was delayed later by engine trouble.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
It is emphasized here that the
armistice between. Finnish, "Swed- According to a Havas message ish. German and Russian dele- from Amsterdam, M. Paasikivi is gates.
at present negotiating with M. Preliminary talks for an armis-Kollontai, Soviet Minister, who tic are believed to have been go-submitted to him the Soviet terms, U.S. Ambassador in London, Mr. LONDON, Mar. 8 (Reuter)-The ing on some days, although the the exact nature of which is un-Joseph Kennedy, in an interview cargoes seized from eight of the Swedish Foreign Office, which is known, although it is understood on his return from America, sald: ships on Wednesday night will be reported, to be acting as chief that they are very hard.. mediator, will neither confirm nor CONSTERNATION IN FINLAND keep out of war. I should say it is Thea, if the cargoes are of Italian If Isolation means the desire to detained until the end of the war. deny these reports.
Germany's in the negotiations is-A feeling of consternation has
HELSINGFORS, Mar. 8 (Reuter) definitely stronger now in America. neutral ownership, they will be apparently being played by the been the unofficial reaction among feeling of isolation has been in-are be released as soon as possible "I think, very definitely, that this delivered. The ships themselves Nazi Press Chief, Herr Dietrich, the Finns to the reported peace creased by the British examination who flew here for a secret one-day terms said to have been offered to of malls and the stopping of ships.
NEUTRAL COMMENT visit.
Finland by Russia through Sweden.
LONDON, Mar: 8 (Reuter)-The According to one version, the Burprise is also expressed that neutral ships makes an impression the Italian protest regarding the ('Such things as the sinking of Brussels paper Libre, discussing present negotiations are being Sweden could have been persuaded on American minds, but does not coal question, notes conducted on the basis of the to accept the role of intermediary make America want to go to war arguments are based, firstly, on Russian demands for the cèssion on
that the such alleged terms, which
juridical, and secondly. on material grounds. The points
that arguments "constitute a summary the juridical
of the Karelian Isthmus, Lake reached Finland from Stockholm Ladoga and the territory north of in the form of New York press re-. It, a section of Lapland, including ports.. Petsamo, and the Port of Hangoe.
FINNISH LEADER
The Government issued a state- ment, which added that details of STOCKHOLM, Mar. 8 (Reuter-these demands are hitherto lack- It is confirmed that M. Passikivi. ing.
Violent Soviet Attacks In Bay Of Viborg For Possession Of Islands
HELSINKI, Mar. 8 Reuter)-A Finnish War - communique states that in the western part of the Karellan Isthmus, the Russians made violent "attacks against the north-west coast of Viborg Bay. Fighting still continues for the possession of the islands in this region in the neck of the Gulf of Viborg.
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Enemy detachments, which advanced on the ice, suffered heavy losses as the result of Finnish gunfire and more than thirty tanks were destroyed.
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Between the bay of Viborg and Youkski, Finnish troops repulsed a local attack, des- troying seventeen tanks.
At Talpale an enemy attack, prepared by prolonged artillery, was repulsed,
SOVIET - RUMANIAN NON - AGGRESSION
PACT
BUCHAREST, Mar. 8 (Reu- ter)-The arrival of M. Molo- tov, Soviet Foreigu Commissar, has caused great excitement In diplomatic channels. "The object of the visit is re- parted to be the signing of a Non-Aggression Pact between Kumania and Russia; but off- cial circles maintain discreet silence in this regard.
PUBLIC TRIAL FOR JOURNALIST
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paper
of complaints which neutrals un- deniably have the right to raise against Allied blockade methods." The article continues, however: -These arguments present only nne side of the picture, without
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Presentation Of Prizes At Kowloon C.C.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
A very entertaining evening is promised at the Kowloon Cricket Club this evening when the" an- nual concert and presentadon of prizes takes place.
"A Barrel of Fun," s musical extravaganza in two hogsheads, devised, produced and compered by David Kossick, will be bre- sented,
by Mrs. RE. Lindsell, wife of The prizes will be distributed
Mr. Justice RE Lindsell, Presi dent of the Club.
The full let is as follows:- CRICKET
1st K Batting, D. J. N.. Anderson; Bowling, R. E Lee: 2nd XI Batting and Bowling, W. L McKenzie.
TENNIS
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E. P. Guest; E C. Fincher.
LONDON, 'Mar. 8 (Renter)-In the House of Commons yesterday Men's Singles Bandicap "B"-Sir Kingsley Wood, Minister for Air Estimates, said that for reasons W. Rapley: G. M. Gillard.
of security the amount of the Estimates would not be disclosed. Men's Junior
Championship. 4. L Fisher; F. A. Broadbridge Fincher and G. C.
Men's Doubles Handicap-E. C. Burnett; A.
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Mixed Doubles Handicap-Mrs Smeby and J, H. 8. Duncan: Mra
| mentioning the greater short-Knight and F. F. Clarke. comites of which Germany `ia Builty
"Naturally, the unilateral character of these complaints removes much of their weight uer can one forget that Italy, during the last war and the Tarko Itallen" War of 1911 never felt such respect for maritime international law." The Peuple says: "If Italy thinks she can use her non-bel- ligerent position to put pressure IN TOKYO
on the Allies to compromise the Franco-British blockade or render TOKYO, Mar. 8 (Reuter) The the German war-machine a clan public trial of Mr. James Young. destine service. she shots a pro- Far Eastern representative of the found ignorance of the
true. International News Service, onequilibrium of the forces in charges of fabricating and circu- Europe." day at a local court, it is an- isting rumours, will open on Mon
nounced today.
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TYPICALLY GERMAN
The Cairo paper Albalagh, after explaining the British attitude on
CALLED TO COLOURS
Procurator Nobortishi, "of the Italian coal imports, says: “It is TOKYO, Mar 8 (Beuter)-
Thought Section of the Procura.most typical that the Germans try HELSINKI, Mar. 8 Berious disagreement. arisen
(Reuter) tors Office, Tokyo District Court, to exploit the incident by saying the
Finland's 1920 class were called up is reported by the Japanese press that the British action is legal, inner circles of political
for military service parties as a result of the *X-
yesterday, to have collected sufficient proof but it really is a cause for laughter pulsion from the Diet of
comprising .men of 18 and 20 to Takao
substantiate the charges to hear Germans Who have veteran Minselto M. Pears age, who, in the normal way, against the American journalist. violated every law, say this is
would not we called to the colours
Salto.
who assailed the restrictions of until the Autumn this year.
the famous Konoye Statement.
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PARTY RESIGNATIONS"
WRECKAGE OF DUTCH STEAMERS
of two
Netherlands!
According to the Japanese News- The claire brought by Miss papers this 'morning, Kyujiro | Aurea Souza against C. N. 8. Okazaki, & well-known business- Burns, proprietor of the Kowloon LONDON, Mar. B (Reuter)-The man, has resigned trom the Dispensary, for $50, being balance wreckage Minseito Party while F. Kuhara of salary for work done as a steamers have been picked up demanded.. the resigna:jon of steno-typist, was declared non-in the North Bea but neither has five prominent members of the suited when it came up for hear yet been identided, " Kuhara Faction of the Selyukai ing again in the Summary Court yesterday before. Mr. Justice R. E In addition, the Social Mass Lindsell Mr. C D'Almada was for A very successful jumble Party is said to be considering plaintiff and Mr. M. A da Silva was held at the Cheero Club action against five of its members, for defendant,
terday afternoon,
Party.
legal and that is illegal.~.
The paper declares that the dispute will be amicably settled
SOME DIFFERENCE
sale
yes
OF OPINION ROME, Mar. 8 (Reuter)-AC- cording to reports reaching here, there is some difference of opinion between the British For eign Office and the Ministry of Economic Warfare about the the stopping of coal exports from reply to the Italian protest on Germany, via Holland, to Italy.
that our Air Estimates this year Bir Kingsley added: "I can state are of an unprecedented character JUNK ROBBERY
REPORTED
and involve by far the greatest by this country in any year in re- efforts and expenditure ever made lation to our air. defences.
"I should like to say that these ese waters on February 26, was re- An armed robbery in the Chia- Estimates, represent only part of ported to the police yesterday. a further action we are taking and with our Empire overseas and with February 24 with a cargo of beans, Lam On, owner of the junk, propose to take in confunction stated that he left Shaukiwan on Speaking of dying training ored at $14,000, and was confronted sacks, matches and crackers, valus: ganisation overseas. Bir Kingsley by a large fahing junk off Ping F. Good- said that when in full operation Gitting the schools in Canada. Australia
Hot, Chinese territory, two days and New Zealand would produce
later. 25,000 pilots and 30,000 air crews robbers, armed with revolvers, and
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Tyro Competition G. Taylor:
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Spring Handicap Senior H. 8. Duncan: J. C. L. Penney
Spring Handicap Junior Goodwin; J. Hempsey.
· ALLIED PURCHASE OF U.S. PLANES
NEW YORK, Mar. 8 (Beater) -The chief of the Allfed Par- chasing Commission in the United States told preusmen yesterday that the amount to- be spent on warplanes in the United States might reach the tatal of £463,000,000. Substan--- tial new orders were recently given.
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our Allies.”
every year.
The latter craft had on board 12
Bir Kingsley concluded and they fired several warning shots. when serious attacks are made on
After a search, the crew of the this country, considerable, damage hold and the cargo removed.
cargo junk were pushed into the
F. will be caused but we need not doubt that our people wih endure
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recently have
"CHAMPS” WIN
It with the same high courage as other peoples shown."
An interesting game of Ten Plas Replying to a question raised was seen last evening at the H about long-range fighters, Bir Bowling Alleys when the "Champs" Kingsley said that there were a defeated the Chief Petty Officers Inumber of new and more power of USS Asheville by 234 pina ful types of aircraft now in pro- duction.
This game was the result of a challenge sent by the latter to the
The Air Force votes were agreed former. without further discussion.
OVERSEAS HQRS. FOR
CANADIAN. AF.
The "Champs Ele, Hearther $30, Dick flenezia 801, "Doc? M01- then. 761 and Chas Baller 723
LONDON, Mar. 8 (Reuter) The Total 3120,·· Overseas Headquarters of the UBA, "Asheville -C.F.O.:
C. E
Is is reported that so fara Royal Canadian Air Force has now Summers 786, C. 8. Edwards 736, compromise between the two been established in Britain. G. C. Merkel 711 and E. L. Wood poin's of view has not yet been Hitherto there had only been a 633. Total 2866 reached.
liaison officer and the development stand is said to be more intran-Canada's progressive contribution monique states: "An enemy rald The Ministry of Economie's marks an important stage in The French Official War Com- sigean, and its attitude less com-to the Empire's war effort. promising than that of the For-
failed in the region of Nled."- eign Office.
His Excellency the Governor However, the reply is expected was present at the annual dinner A successful whist drive was bassador in London during the Hongkong held at the Gloucester Association at Hotel: Ceell last to be handed to the Italian Am- of the Society of Yorkshiremen pt held by the Hongkong Referees next few dayä.
Hotel last night.
evening.