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STOCKHOLM, Feb. 21 (Reu-
How Britain Is Aiding Finland
Big War Supplies
February 22, 1940.
THE COLONIES
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Nazis Give The Lie To Themselves
LONDON, Feb. 21 (Reuter),
LONDON, Feb. 21. (Reuter). -Most of the British Press LONDON, Feb. 21 (Reuter). commented to-day on the Gov-German propaganda is careful ter). Since the beginning of "Reuter" learns that the fol-ernment's White Paper
not to broadenst items which go the war, Sweden has lost by tor-lowing war supplies have been Colonial policy. Few of them direct to countries which know pedoing or mines 32 cargo sent from Britain to Finland: have anything but praise for
the real truth. steamers aggregating 04,000
144 aircraft, of which ..120 were what is regarded as entering into tons, the Swedish Foreign Minis 40 and 50 have already reached Fin-
fighters and 24 bombers. Between a now period. ter told Parliament to-day in land. reply to an interpellation.
He said that 228 Swedish people had perished and 15 wore missing.
Seven ships for certain had been sunk by. German U-boat, he sald, and the tonnage lost by submarine action represented 26.6 of the total tonnago.
One and one-third of the tonnnge lost by submarine action was destin- ed for Britain. The rest was bound to neutral countries.
Fifly three per cent, of the tonnage lost was plying between neutral ports.
No Losses in Convoy
The Foreign Minister stated that to their knowledge no Swedish ship had been sunk while in British or French convoy.
ile recalled the principles establish ed in the London Agreement of 1930, regarding submarine warfare, and said that contrary to these principles, their ships had been torpedoed, a though they had not refused to slop or undergo examination.
He recalled that the maritime war- fare was characterised by contraband control by the Western Powers whereby Swedish ships were forced to enter very dangerous zones, by extensive lists of contraband and by intensive mine and submarine war- fare,
Both sides used methods and de- fended them by arguments that nei- ther one nor the other of the neutral countries could admit.
A Distinction
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The Foreign Minister drew distinction between the reaction of neutral countries to what he describ- <d as violations on the open sea. lic said that in the former case neutral country and every right to take every possible measure to oppose violation, but in the latter ense direct measures were scarcely possible owing to the danger of involving neutrals in war. Measures D indirect pressure against vlotation depended cumstances, he said.
on cir-
Sweden took these possibilities into consideration in trade negotiations with belligerents.
The whole problem would be discussed at a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Scandinavian coun-
tries at the end of the week, he on-
nounced.
Norway Also Suffers
OSLO, Feb. 21 (Reuter)-Norway's
losses now amount to 49 ships total- ling 168,527 tons, it was announced to-day.
Altogether 327 Nurwegians been killed.
have
Believed U-Boat Victim ST. JEAN DE LUZE. Feb. 21 (Reuter)The Spanish freighter, Banderas, 2,000 tons, which rank six miles off Cape Villano after an ex- plosion on Monday is now believed to have been the victim of a German
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LONDON, Feb. 21 Making a statement on the roal posi- tion, Captain Euan Wallace, Minister
of Transport, sold that the
tracted spell of bad weather, includ-
-150 anti-tank rides and ammuni- tion.
10,000 anti-tank mines. 50,000 hand grenades. 25 howitzers.
general impression is perhaps summed Congratulations are general and the up by the "Times", which says that the fact that the war is going on has not been made an excuse for pre- venting the necessary measures from 100 machine guns and ammunition. (being put into effect. A considerable quantity of
amall arms and ammunition.
24 anti-aircraft gun and ammuni- tion,
that the
The "Daily Mall" says new policy in not reward for the great war efforts of the Colonies. It would 30 field guns and ammunition, have come about, war or no war.. 10 3-inch mortars and ammuni- Ilon.
Some papers take heart in the fact In addition
considerable quanti-that the Government's plans are for ties of non-lethat military equipment ten years ahead (20 years in the case of, the West Indies). This calm, long- were also sent, including respirators, sighted policy is considered most
contamination items, tents,
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Empire is facing one of the most eritical periods of its history.
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Sense Of Obligation
the sinking of the German ship, Thus the propaganda version of Watussi, has not been broadcast In the programmes to South Africa. | machine-gunned
Tlie story says that British bombers life-boats of the German ship which scuttled herself on December 2. The vessel, it will be recalled, was intercepted by planes of the South Africa air force, manned by South Africans.
Complete Refutation
A South African official in London to-day pointed out that a complete refutation of the Nazi lie was provid- ed by none other than the captain of the Watuss himself, whose statement to the South African press on Decem- ber 4 was reported verbatim. prepared to seattle his ship as a lone The captain described how he had
plane circled around overhead. When No Mediation By Britain
everything was ready and there was no danger by abandoning the ship, he LONDON, Feb. 21 (Reuter).--Mr.
Kave the order to holst the German E. Shinwell, in the House of Commons
flag and for the passengers and crew to-day, asked whether Mr. Cham- to the League of Nations or Pre-lain's poiley and scherne, founded on berlain would consider an approach is fuldiment of Mr. Joseph Chamber-
The "Daily Telegraphy" says.that it in the life-boats to be overboard.
Shortly before giving this order, the seacocks had been opened and sident Roosevelt with the view
to his own conception of Empire in the passengers' quarters set on fire. offering mediation In the Itusso-which the sense of possession gives
Stood Him A Drink Finnish dispete.
place to a sense of obligation. Mr. R. A. Butler, the Under
"We were only in the life-bonts for The only discordant note is struck one hour before we were all picked Secretary for Foreign Affairs, who by the "Daily Express," which com-up by a British warship. We could replied, recalled that the mediation plains that while the of the League of Nations was offered passes the recommendations of the Royal Navy," sald the captain.
Government not have been better treated by the on December 12 and this was ne-Royal Commission on cepted by Finland but rejected by indies, it does not reveal that Com-me a drink, and believe me, I needed the West The captain of the warship stood the Soviet.
finitiee's report. It was open to the Finnish Govern-
. The passengers were given coffee The Manchester Guardian," how- and food. Nor were my crew for- iment and the Soviet at any time to ever, points out that at normal times invite or accept the mediation of any they would have given the full re-tention possible." third party, but His Majesty's Gov-ports. It would, perhaps, have been ernment had no authority to intervene the most striking document between a Qird party and the two Colonial administration for centuries, belligerent governments.
but here are good reasons why it should not be published just now.
DUTCH SHIP IS
SINKING
Explosion 60 Miles Off Finisterre
ROTTERDAM, Feb, 21 (Reuter),--| The owners of the Dutch steamer, Tara, 4,700 tons, have received o message from the captain saying that the ship is sinking about 60 miles south-west of Cape Finisterre, following an explosion.
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Nazis Charter Italian Ships
To Carry Russian Oil
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"
ISTANBUL, Feb. 21 (Domei), —Reliable reports reaching here The Tara was bound from Bahla indicate that German interests Blanca to Rotterdam with a cargo
of grain for the Dutch Government. ecently chartered four Italian The cause of the explosion and the tankers to ship Soviet petroleum fate of the crew are not yet known. from Batum to Varna and other
Tanker Feared Lost
ports on the Black Sen coast of THE HAGUE, Feb. 21 (Reuter)-Bulgaria. It is feared that the Dutch motor
The four tankers are reported to tanker, Den Hang, 8,071 tons, has be capable of carrying 20,000 tons of been lost on the voyage from New oil in two weeks. They will play an York to Rotterdam,
important role in supplying oil The Den Haag was carrying 1,000 Germany during the war. tons of oil products:
Other reports said that following
conclusion Bulgarian trade pact, the volume of Soviet- German-Soviet trade is steadily in creasing.
1
Captain And Crew Saved ROTTERDAM, Feb. 21 (Reuter) Tue Captain and crew of the Tara have been saved.
Scores
the
r
the
gotten. They were given every al-
Legal Battle For Cargoes
British Interests To Take Action
LONDON, Feb. 31 (Reuter).-Bri- tish interests have decided to take. legal action to secure the release of British cargoes from German ships lying in neutral ports.
This step follows the breakdown of negotiations under the Board of Trade licence with German owners for the release of British cargoes.
Concerted Action
AL a meeting of British cargu owners to-day it was stated that cargoes worth £150,000 hud been handed to owners in bases where such argues could be obtained against payment of a 5 per cent, refuge con- tribution.
In-
however, it was no longer proposed With the rupture in negotiations,
to allow Germans to release to dividunt cargoes where it suited them.
and it was necessary to
take such concerted legal action in selected mans that they would be wise to cases in order to convince the Ger make an agreement for the general release of cargoes.
of Incendiary
Bombs on Swedish Town
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 21 (UP),The Swedish Foreign Office has instructed its Minister to Moscow to protest against the bombing of the Swedish town of Pajala, a town
of roughly 2,000 inhabitants located in the Tornea River
ing particularly heavy falls of show valley about five miles from the Finnish border. wintry cotton of fog and other
and the
the
at sea-which were The Mayor of Palala, Mr. George Taubs, told the "United counterpart in Britain of the un-Press" by telephone to-day that 30 explosive bombs and "Hun precedented ico-bound
conditions which had prevalled throughout dreds of Incendiaries" were dropped on the town from a height Europe had created an increased of 2,000 feet. demand for coal, while at the same time interfering with transport.
Early Relief Expected
Arrangements had
the movements of coal,
NO CIVILIANS KILLED
Honours For Indian Poet
Literature's G.O.M. Given Hon, Degree LONDON, Feb. 21 (Reuter).-Sir
Rabindranath Tagore, world famous Indian poet, has received the honor- from the Oxford University.
ary degree of Doctor of Literature
Although he is now in his 80th year, he still writes poetry occasion-) ally and turns to painting for relaxa- tjan.
Venerable Figure
He has always taken a leading part in the movement for the true ap- preciation of literature and art of copying Western styles. his own country in preference to
He won the Nobel prize for litera- ture as far back as 1913, which makes Lord Linlithgow's statement that he is probably the most venerable figure in literature no exaggeration. 08 years old.
ing squadron, being sighted at that "A bomb badly damaged the Ume. been made to church, completely destroyed
Main Road Destroyed accelerate
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 21 (Reuter) and he hoped that the situation in three houses and set fire to the areas where there had been a others which are still burning," Ten high explosive and a number of incendiary bomba were dropped by shortage would soon be relieved. he said. "The explosions shat-seven Russian planes on the Swedish He took up painting when he was
Additional supplies of cont to aug-tored the windows in all houses, village of Pajala, five miles from the ment the London and South of Eng- The Town Sheriff said no civilians Finnish frontier,
In addition to his other work he land supplies were being arranged, were killed, although it is believed village was destroyed. Nobody was 3,000 songs.
The main road running through the has written and set to music over and an increase of 70,000 tons per many are wounded. week. Involving 143 trains per week.
He said that seven Russian planes injured,
Sir Rabindranath already holds the would thus reach the south.
apparently lost their bearings and 1 Visibility was good at the time and D. Litt. of Calculita University, the The passage of this coal would bombed Pajala instead of a similar surprise is expressed that the Russian Hindu University at Benares, the necessitate a considerable reduction town on the Finnlah side of the airmen should have mode a mistake Dacca University and the Osmania of passenger service on the main frontier. Ilowever, the weather was about their position.
University at Hyderabad. railway lines between Newenstle and extremely clear and visibility was
excellent.
London,
Mayor's Broadcast
Battle Over Petsamo
KIKKENAES, Feb. 21 (UP)-Re:
ports here state that a severe aerin! The Mayor has since made a radio battle is in progress over the Petsamo
Export Subsidy To broadcast over the Swedish network. region. The nationality of the planes
H.K. INCREASE
PLANES ATTACK TRAWLER
NEW YORK, Feb, 21 (Reuter), the most populated part of the town, less). Feb 21 (Brilish Wire- Tuesday's Nazl raids, three men were
He said Afteen explosive and more has not yet been determined. than one hundred incendiary bombs
No British Protest
LONDON, Feb. 21 (Router)-In were dropped, the intter dropping in! LONDON,
Under Secretary for wounded when a trawler was at The Department of Agriculture has The broadenst said there were no Foreign Affairs sald in the House lacked. Two Nazi planes attacked It announced that the flour export sub- dead and no wounded and that the of Commons that although His with machine-guns and incendiary sidy on shipments to China and church was not hit..
Majesty's Government were aware bombs. Hongkong has been advanced 15
The planes apparently flew over that Soviet air forces had pursued a cents, to $1.40, per barrel effective the city once only and then dia-polley of Indiscriminate bombing to-day,
appeared.
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noon, what is bellove that such action would ac-. belleved to have been the same rald-hieve the result desired.
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