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FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1940.
No, 10083
Defenders Make Stand In City
As Reds Hammer At Gateway
BIG
BATTLE FOR
VIBORG CONTINUES
HELSINGFORS, FEB. 29 (REUTER) THE
New Tension Arises In The Lowlands FIERCEST ATTACKS OF THE WAR HAVE
BROUGHT SOVIET TROOPS WITHIN FOUR MILES OF
NAZIS CLOSE THE LARGEST CITY.
VIBORG, FINLAND'S SECOND
BELGIAN FRONTIER the Mannerheim Line near the city and the Rus-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MAASTRICHT, Feb. 29 (UP).—The Germans con- tinue extending the Siegfried Line but there is no sign of any increased military activity across the border from
Grave Danger To Many Nations
here.
There is now intense fighting in the depths of
sians are prossing an attack with thousands of fresh troops and supplies. The Soviet advance, however, is slow.
The plucky determined Finns are resisting with great tenacity and the Russians must suffer heavy losses before they can reach the gates of Viborg. HEAVY FORTIFICATIONS
Although so far there is no Indication that the border in the Limburg district will be closed
The country which the Russians must advance to-morrow, traffic for people living in the frontler areas
across is rugged and heavily fortified and the Holland as well as Germany is Finns are setting up fresh defences in front of being restricted.
of
A pass, effective for 12 hours only, the city.
must be obtained by applying to the
Police President of Aix-la-Chapelle.
More foreign planes have arrived in Finland and
'The only train connection is be- these are being used for intensive bombing of the Soviet
twon Manstricht, Simpleveld Aix-la-Chapelle,
und
Practically Closed AMSTERDAM, Feb. 20 (Router),—
Finnish War Enters The German frontiers with Holland
Crisis Stage
SPECIAL TO the "telegRAPH"
lines.
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TOMMIES ADOPT FINN CAMOUFLAGE
THIS PHOTOGRAPH may well have been taken in Finland. Actually, it was taken somewhere in Franco" In the British sector and shows British Tommies camuußaged in white. This photograph offers striking evidence of the bitterly cold weather that has been experienced in France this winter.-Domet.
Bow & Arrow Man Makes His Bow At Bow Street
LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter). -The man who shot an arrow into No. 10 Downing Street to- day, Joseph Green, was bound over at Bow Street Police Station.
It was stated that the mess- age in the arrow contained a reference to the social credit policy.
Nazi Gangsterdom Must Be Wiped Out - Eden
Hoover Urges Big Grant For Relief FEARS EUROPE WILL STARVE AFTER WAR
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 (UP)—Mr. Herbert Hoover to-day forecast to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives that "the whole of Europe will be a starvation spot after the war. He urged for the appropriation of ten to twenty million dollars as
a start towards a general European relief. programme.
He said such a programme would in no way violate United States neutrality, which would be placed on a "purely humani- tarian basis."*
They are also bombing the Soviet columns trying to cress the ice on the Gulf of Finland where many tanks und Algum will be practically closed from to-day.
and soldiers have been flung into the freezing waters. They will not be closed completely; but the movements of traffle and per- Helsingfors had two air raid LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter),—sons will be restricted.
alarms this morning when Reuter's diplomatic correspon. People of Dutch nationality. who several Soviet planes flew over dent learns from responsible live in Germany and who are
now the city. neutral quarters here to-day that Vishing Holland, have been informed
The by the German authorities that they
anti-aircraft batterics a feeling exists that the Finnish will cancel their passus unless they went into action and the Soviet war has entered a stage fraught return to-day.
planes dropped no bombs. with such obvious danger for
Eden's Prediction
Russian Claims many nations that all must. now.
MOSCOW-- Feb. 20-(UP):-To- be constrained to reconsider their LIVERPOOL, Feb. 29 (UP)—in a day's cmelal Soviet communique
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" position before the worst befalls.speech here to-day, Mr. Anthony states that the Soviet continued their Eden, Minister for the Dominions, advance on the Isthmur to-day, when In their opinion, a slight ray predicted greater Allied military they occupied the towns of Kjamjarta
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 29 (UP). In a speech here of hope arises from the fact that activity soon,
and Allosomae.
to-night, Mr. Anthony Eden called for a fight to the finish.ording to a Washington telegram, the the Russians, now being at the "The autumn and winter hava The communique also indicated that gates of Viborg, have actually helped us forge our weapons. They the Soviet troops have consolidated “Until Hitlerism and the international gangsterdom former President, Mr. Herbert Hoover, secured a greater part of the wil liave to be used soon," he said. their positions four miles south of for which it stands, is utterly destroyed there is going to presentatives Foreign Affairs Com-
califying before the House of Re territorial concessions which
Western Front Quiet Viborg preparatory to a final on- they demanded from Finland inquiet on the Western Front with the
PARIS, Feb. 29 (Reuter).All is slaught.
be neither security for the present nor hope for the on behalf of the scheme for The Helsingors Correspondent the first place, with the excep- exception of patrol nelivity, west of of the Copenhagen "Berlingske future,” he declared. tion of Port Hango, and hence the Vosges and machine-gun ducis Allenavis" reports that the Finns are He added that a truce could well afford to offer the across the Rhine,
confident of being able to withstand would mean greater dangers for CALL FOR
Finns peace that would preserve their independence.
As has already been stated here, Britain his modo no offer of media- tion since the hostilities began.
Neither, it France.
la
almost impossible.
The bad weather has made flying
Planos Over Belgium SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” BRUSSELS, Feb, 20 (UP). — The Independence Belge correspondent at
now
the Russian altacks on Viborg.
Fresh Finnish reinforcements havol Britain a few months or a few arrived and the Finns are not deterred years hence. by the arrival of three new Russlan divisions.
··
No Compromiso The report adds that the Finns have dangering Russian attempts to cross Anthony Eden, Secretary for
LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter)Mr. the ice.
mined the Bay of Viborg, thus en- understood, has Ghent reports that on Tuesday night
Noutral Mediation
German plane flew over the Ghent region and was fired on by anti-
artillery.
On the other hand the govern-aircraft ments of Denmark, Norway and Hic
He also reports that yesterday
it
SACRIFICE
France's Economic Problem Tackled
Asked wacther there was any hope of peace In Europe, Mr. Hoover re pled: Let's not discuss that, It would be pure, speculation at the present time.”
7,000,000 Need Relief LONDON, Feb, 29 (Reuter),—AC-
providing funds for relief purposes in Europe, said: "I don't doubt that the whole of Europe will be a star- vation spot after the war."
appro-
He suggested that the initial priation should be from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000, but made no estimate of the total costs beyond recalling that his Commission for Belgian Re-. lief at the
cost a total of $1,200,000,000.
War
Mr. Hoover's plea marked his first
personal appearance before a Con-
way
LSALVI
FINNS RETIRING FROM VIBORG Red Army Entry Now Imminent
By EDWARD BEATTIE
broadcast to-day by M. Paul 000 people needed relief in Poland."
He added that a minimum of 7,000,- forces defending Viborg are retiring
MOLLIS."
to new
be
Dominions, speaking at Liverpool to-day, said that the respite this
UNITED 'PRESS WAR gressional Committee for 12 years. Finns To Retiro In North autumn and winter had been most
CORRESPONDENT He said that the programme for PARIS, Feb. 29 (Reuter).- European relief Sweden' are believed to be prepared morning pamphlets in the French that the Finns on the Aretle Front and added:
Beports reaching Svanvik, indicate valuable to us for our preparations
would in no
HELSINGFOR8, Mar, 1 (Passed by to mediate if there is the least sign language describing alleged Polish are preparing to retire from Nautsi to
Figures showing how success violate American neutrality and that Finnish Censor)—An official Fin- of success and it is recalled that atrocities on the German minority farther south for the strategic purpose but even danger. If we forget the were being met were given in a purely humanitarian baals.
"There is no cause for complacency fully France's financial problems such a plon should be placed un ajuish communique issued shortly after
midnight admits that the President
Flanish toosevelt made an effort were found at Deynza near Ghent
oficials decline to comment on the fending the access to Petsamo vital lesson that in war, victory in to achieve a peaceful settlement just
highway.
the last phase means the defeat of
in the western half before the Russian Invasion began. pamphlets, which are believed to
The northern front was compara- the enemy.
Reynaud, the French Minister of President Roosevelt is known to have been destined for France buttively quiet to-day. The weather is
The CommiZee went on to consider of them Lino, Finance.
Occupation of Viborg by the Red. bald the view that peace le in- which were carried to Belgium by clear. During the night the tempera-These months have helped us to
seven bills authorising appropriations! divisible and in sending Mr. Sumner the wind.
At the same time he added: "Our Polish rellet to be expended through question of time.
from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 for Army appears to-night to ture dropped to 25 degrees under zero. forge
only a our weapons, and when Welles to test the chances of peace
Nazi Reconnaissance
This morning only a few planes were weapons are forged, they will have is economic.
France is produc- the American Red Cross or whatever
The ruins of the clly are burning was not thinking only of the war SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" nellve.
to be used.
Ing lese and consuming the between Germany and the Allies.
same other agency designated by the Pre-Bercely from several fires, lighting an BERLIN, Feb. 29 (Domei)-The Finnish Communiquo
"Until Hitlerism, and the interna-
sklent.
the surrounding countryside. It is pointed out that an oppor-German High Command announces
M. Reynaud emphasised the hard- which The text of the official Finnish com- tional gangsterdam for tunity for the expression of Washing that German aircraft between Febru-munique
ship almost all classes would suffer Issued to-day 19 nsstands, is uiterly and finally destroy by rising prices and the danger Lon's hopes occurred when Mry 20 and 27 carried out reconnais.
follows:
ed, there is going to be neither Indation that would result. It was Molotav and other Soviet Foreign sance flights over a wide aren in
"At Lake Ladoga on enemy attack security for the present nor hope for to fight this evil that the Govern Ofice officinis entertained the France and that several of them flew was repulsed in the direction of the future. American Ambassador and stam for over Paris,
ment had passed to-day's decrees. Pitkoeranta, :31⁄2 hours in Moscow yesterday.
Other German planes on Tuesday activity and patrols were active. In
Elsewhere artillery "Any truce, any patchwork com- Only one of these was financial- it is considered likely, however, staged scouting Bight over British we course of the day four tanks and promise which you may try to come the convention with the Bank that President Roosevelt awalt islands in the North Sea and part one armoured car were destroyed. dangers, would only confront un with mobilise her reserve for
stark France, which enabled France to now, if it Ignored those Sumber Welles's return to of France. Washington before indicating what of At Kuhmo sur troops prospects, if any, exist for the yes proceeded the German planes which of the one ya strong captured a few greater dangers in a few months or abroad and at home, for
a few years hence, and then it might, Petsamo toration of peace to Europe as a retum.
reglon fighting continues at
be too late. whole..
One British scouting plane of the Nautaljoki.
"Compromise with those whose "Air force: Nothing important oc- Effect On Russła
Bristol "Blenheim" type was shot down by German anti-aircraft prill-curred on February 20. In addition only faith is brute force, whose only be shot down on February 27, the of civilisation that way we plunge
back into the dark ages." wreckage has since been found of an- other.
will
of
af
to
payments
£34,000,000 DEFENCES
The fires must be easily visible from the Russian lines, which are now quite close to the centre of the elly.
Dexplla
the Finnish withdrawal to now positions, the Russians must blast their way Into Viborg througha many obstacles, including tank- mines and Finnish unlis whileli aro
Modernising The impeding their advance foot by foot.
Forces In India Gold stock would be revalued but
BUCHAREST, Feb. 28 (Router)ery near the German coast. the to the two enemy planes reported to methods are in themselves n' denfal economic. Their
claims.
The Finnish war is alreadyuslu, ac- com Nazi Lie Challonged
serious effect on life in Russia,
cording to reliable Informaation reach-
ing here.
It
shops are reported to be the largest
soon for many years.
It appears that while bread is not lacking there is a shortage of most other foodstuffs.
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 20 (Reuter) —
Finnish morale, both in the war zone and on the home, front,, 'con- tines unimpaired.
the value of the frane would remain unchanged.
Talk of modlation involving large. LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter). All the other decrces WSThe British Government haserritorial concessions still leaves the
essential object agreed to recommend to Parlia unoficial quarters completely cold.
average Flanish official-as well as Increase production and was to (restrict consumption.
mont that assistance amounting M. Reynaud announced that in a to £34,000,000 should be made to days a start wquld be made in meet the capital coat of mo Įtaking a' census for ration curds.
He added: "Privation is essential in dernising the defence forces of shot fired at the enemy."
few
war-time. Every act of sacrifice is a India over a five year stretch,
One quarter of this mum will be Speaking of the Franco-British treated as a loan to India. that this was the seed of the future for India, when announcing this lin financial agreement, M. Iteynaud said Sie Hugh O'Neill, Under Secretary
THE HAGUE, Feb. 2 (Router).- some dy plane shot down on the is stated that food prices have The repeated German reports about
Russians Advancing NEW COLD WAVE soared in Moscow and queues outside Lights by British aeroplanes over
Holland ut alight are challenged in The Russians have still not succeeded HITS SHANGHAI semi-official statements,
These refer to the difficulties of in penetrating the Finnish defencea identifying foreign plants at mas afternoon's reports from Helsingfors. Following a period of springlike wen
around Viborg, according to this SHANGHAI, Feb. 20 (Rauter) and continue "II, as the Germans murret, we are to exclude the poa- The "Afton Bladet" says that one thez, the city was hit by a cold wave organization of Europe and the fold the House of Commons, said that the ahillty thai German planes may be long-range battery which the Rus-to-day and diere were heavy falls of ed
of its application ought to be extend-recommendation was devised to meet among the foreign machines report-sions had set up south of Summa nb-now in the afternoon which is most In a stirring peroration, M. Rey-forces in India as recommended by a the cost of modernising the defence, et over Holland at night the ques- tained direct hit on the church unusual for this time of the year. naud declared: "We shall not lose the committee, under the. Chalemanship tion arises as to why German lower at Viborg.
The snowfall added to the difficulties peace of the The Finnish machine-guit posts to of transpurt which is already planes have only appeared over our,
common victory of of Lord ~ Chatfield, - which, - had forritory in the daytime.”
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