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HONGKONG Russian Parachutists Wiped Out After Daring Exploit Near Viborg
PREPARED
ANOTHER.. photograph in
the exclusiva series on Hong-
kong's defences, specially
taken by Norman Soong.
Photograph shows a group
of Motor Torpedo Boats at
manoeuvres in Hongkong. Each boat is an independent fighting unit.
KOIVISTO CAPTURED: FINNS BACKS TO THE WALL
WITH
Not
Mediation Moves
Acceptable to Allies
ALLIES TO PAY
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PARIS, Feb. 26 (UP).—The assertion that no media- $1,000,000,000 tion or peace offensive, whatever its patronage,could- FOR WARPLANES be made with any chance of success, was made by a semi-
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Reuter),--Mr. Henry Mor- genthau, Secretary of the Treasury, said that he was convinced that. the British and French Governments had $1,000,000,000 (£250,- 000,000) in foreign change with which to pay the $1,000,000,000 worth of aeroplanes contemplated in their purchasing pro- gramme. over the next 18 months.
ex-
Mr. Morgenthau added that he thought that the prices being paid for mili- Lary planes by foreign. governments were reason. able when compared with the domestic prices.
official French source/to-day.
The speaker did not refer to the United States specifically, but it is noteworthy that the statement coincided with the in- ception of Mr. Sumner Welles' "exploratory' conversations in Rome.
"France and Britain will take care of that" added the statement.
"Having assumed responsibility
some
Fate of Viborg in Balance
As Reds Advance Over Ice
By RALPH FORTE
"UNITED PRESS" WAR CORRESPONDENT
HELSINGFORS, Feb. 27 (UP).—Finland has abandoned her Man- nerheim Line anchor in the Gulf of Finland.
Koivisto has now definitely fallen.
The fortress and town, which is only a few miles across ice-bound Viipuri Bay from Viborg were abandoned after the Russians succeeded in crossing the ice to capture Tuensari and Viensari-two strategic islands at the entrance to Koivisto.
The Russians have twice claimed the capture of Koivisto fortress, which is the extreme southern fortification of the Mannerheim Line.
The defenders, who have resisted almost continuous attacks since November 30 and accounted for many thousand Russian dead, were forced to retreat across the frozen surface of Viipuri Bay when they were outflanked on land by the Russians. DARING ATTEMPT FAILS
Simultaneously with the capture of Koivisto, the Russians ROOSEVELT TO RUN
mado a daring attempt to capture Viborg itself by means of its parachute battalions.
Throughout last night, heavy Russian transport planes and FOR THIRD TERM
bombers roared over Viborg and its suburbs and, taking advan- tage of the darkness, large numbers of parachutists were drop.. ped behind the Finnish lines.
The parachutists were able to re-form into a compact group before their présence behind the Finnish lines was detected. PARACHUTISTS Wiped OUT
Bitter fighting resulted. Early this morning, however, the Finns claimed that all the parachutists had either been wiped out or hud surrendered.
The situation in Viborg, which is Finland's second largest city, is now regarded as critical.
All civilians have been evacuated.
It is believed that Finnish!
will decide to-day
Reported to Be Ready to Break
With Tradition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Reuter).—The United States may now be said to be prepared for a break with the tradition that a President should never serve for a third term of office.
Most and political
elrence it is rewarded in sg to for, the cornist which has been im whether the Finnish Army will Nazi Raiders Pret papers will probably commentators now agree that
the United States and also to the Scandinavian countries that the present moment is inopportune: to suggest mediation,
Allies' - Assurances.
posed upon them, Franer and Britain be withdrawn to Finland's third their line of defences behind the city. intend to remain masters of decision," concluded the statement.
Viborg Disappears Welles' Delicate Job
Paince.
Mr.
Viborg as a city has disappeared.
Over Paris
Met By Barrage Of
A.A. Guns
Republican candidate in sight is likely to stop him.
Rumania's Maginot Line Ready
Already a number of prominent Democrats have started a movement In your of the candidature of President Roosevelt, who has now allowed his name to be entered in the Illinois presidential primary, which will be regarded as a test of his present popularity...
The same statement criticised Sun- ROME, Feb, 26 (UP),--It has been It has been subjected to the most) day's communique by the Scandina-oMelally announced that Mr. Sumner intense serial and artillery bombard- vian Foreign Ministers, in which they Welles to-day delivered to Signor ment for almost three weeks and hus expressed a desire to stop the war Mussolini
from signed message
gradually crumbled into dust and
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" before heavy fighting started.
President Roosevelt during an hour's rubble as thousands of bombs and
PARIS, Feb, 26 (UP).-Nazi air- cordial conversation in the Venice shells have exploded throughout its raiders made their appearance over
Office Expiras Next Year streets.
in several
Washington gossip-writers assert Welles entered the Palace of
that the President has decided to run, The Russians are now firing on the Paris for the first time The French statement in reply says 4.53 p.m. and departed at 8 pm.
elty at point blanc range from be- weeks to-day.
Anti-aircraft
but he will probably not announce Immediately guns that the present fighting is "neces-
His departure passed unnoticed, hind Kolvista, which is only six miles went into action, and heavy fire last- SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHT"" his decision until the Democratie sury for assuring the prosperity of the Venice Square being descrted, distant across the bay.
ed for some time.
Convention is actually in session. humanity," and that there must be and only news camermen were
ISTANBUL, Feb. 27 (Domei). in Sonic circles' believe that it is cer
President Roosevelt's term of office "prasperity, freedom and security for evidence when he appeared."
The city was completely blacked-
The tain that the finna will abandon the ference with Count Clano, Mr. Welles equipmentther quarters believe that
Earlier, following a morning con- city in order to preserve men and out except for the lattice-work of Rumania's famous Carol Line, expiren- on January 20, 1941.
searchlight beams which lit the sky, which is claimed to be as impre preseidential election will be held in
No air raid alarm was sounded and grable as the Maginot Line on November this year. decided to shorten his Rome visit and
But
* no inflication has been officially given France's eastern frontier, has proceed directly to Berlin at midnight
e decisive stand, will be made whether raiders were sighted, or how been completed, and is now fully domestic policies, and even if elected on Tuesday.
many were involved.
commerce.'
MORE GUARDS TO PROTECT
ROOSEVELT'S LIFE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.(UP).-Owing to conditions in the United States arising out of the war in Europe, it has become necessary to increase the guards who protect the life of the President.
This revelation was made to SOLDIER DIES Chief of the Secret Service AFTER COLLAPSE
day by Mr. Frank J. Wilson,
Division.
Pleasant And Cordial
Mr. Wellen vyan accompanied by the United States Ambassador during his 30 minute conference with Count Clano which has been officially des- cribed as "pleasant and cordial. It marked the start of Mr. Welles' delicate job of investigating the state of the war outlook for prace,
I pointed out that 1 Finnish G.II.Q. decides to resist the ad vance across the ice, uzsia could! be made to pay as dearly for the caplure of Viborg as the did-for the drive on the Mannerholm-Lino at Summa and · Kamara, where 50,000 Russians aro reported to have fallen. „
Only Another Four Wooks A Finnish official told me this morning that Finland could hold out only for another four weeks,
Shortly after his visit to Count Clano,
Mr. Welles received a surprise and unofficial visit from the British States the United Ambassador at Embassy
It was originally expected that Mr. WITHIN HALF an hour of the Welles, would remain in Rome for three or four days. However, it la "It is absolutely essential to in-discovery of his body just outside the believed that as a result of his talk crease the Presidential guards YM.C.A. in Salisbury Road by a immediately in order to protect the Chinese constable last night, Private with Count Clano-who may have be Mr. Wellen Mussolini would President
and his family," Mr. Cruickshanks, of the Royal Scots hinted what the conversation with ・・・ decided to go to Bezlin as soon as Wilson declared.
Regiment, was dead,
Cruickshanks was found lying on possible, thinking to and a basis for *****le
the road in a semi-unconscious con his discussions with Hitler and Van
to the Rubbentrop. dition. He was removed Police Pier, where he completely collapsed.
decision has been reached after a thorough investigation of all the conditions involved.
Congress is to be asked to provide $80,000, for the purpose of hiring an additional 45 guards,
LONDON, Feb. 20 (Reuter).-Lord Tweedsmulig aabes have been taken to the little village of Eisfeld, north of Oxford, where he had made his frome for aBINDY-YORIS.
In addition to the heavy : fighting on the Viborg front, the Russians are launching tremendous assaults else where in Finland.
Poles Shot By Gestapo
Latest Revelation Of Terrorism
· LONDON, Feb; 20 (Reuler)---- cording to a Polish Government com- munique, wo well-known Polish
Įmannod.
The new defence line stretches along the entire Russo-Rumanian frontier for a distance of over 300 miles.
It is reported to have embodied all the salient fcatures of France's Maginot Line and Germany's West Wall,
In addition, a leaf has been taken from the book of Holland's defenco and provision has been made for on' ambitious scheme of floods should the
Russians attempt to cross the Dacia
"In strength and efficiency, the
Bir battles raged throughout the industrialists, Robert Goyet. President Carol Line is far superior to Finland's night on the western end of the of the Lodz Chamber of Commerce, Mannerhelm Line, cald a Rumanian Mannerheim Line, where the Rus- and Guido John, an iron master, {offélul to-day. alans are attempting to assault Sal- were shot by the Gestapo becauso
UNCHANGED
It to generally agreed that it will
be fought more on foreign- than
the Republicans are hardly likely to change the present foreign polley.
LATEST
N. SEA BATTLE RUMOURED
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH”
· COPENHAGEN; Feb, 20 (UP)— prevalent Unconarmed' reports ane
place in the North Sea. No detalk, however, are available. --
menkalla, a town between Lake they refused to sign documents stating JAPAN'S POLICY here that a naval battle hus Makm Vuoksi and
Lake Aeyracpseninervi. that they were of German nationality. Heavy fighting has also re-com- Both belonged to families of Get- mensed on the Petsamo front, in the man origin. extreme north of Finland, and re- The communique states that the ports from the Norwegian border Germans are now expelling Poles
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" state that one of the biggest battles from Central Polish districts which TOKYO, Feb. 27 (Domel).—The Cruickshanks was removed to the New Guilders Loan the Finnish War is now raging in were held by Rurala before the last spokesman of the Foreign Office re
An ambulared was summoned and
Kowloon Hospital. He died as he arrived there.
It is belloved that he was suffering
from
Over-Subscribed
are internal haemmorhage. THE HAGUE, Feb, 20 (Router) There were no external marks of The new 300,000,000 guilders loan
has been over-gubscribed. violence on his body.
this sector.
fused to be drawn to-day by Hn?or'a j war It is claimed that the` Finns' aro Bix thousand families are stated to reference: tu Japan jas
have been already driven out of Lode, well-meaning towards DermaNCY M holding out at Hoeysorvacri.
Russian air raide also continued Large numbers of women and girla: "Japan's policy of non-intervention
have been wont from Kalles and other in the European on a heavy.scale,
The air raid alarm shrieked for 60 areas to Germany, and their fate, fa good, the spokesmREA MOTOW
sandrily commanded7 PLEASE Turn To Page 2. arousing anxiety,
Warm
A London missage says that the British Admiralty stated they have no knowledge of the foregoing report: