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MARCH (11;. . 1940..
FOUNDED 1:31
No. 10023
MONDAY, 一拜禮 號一十月三英港香
Daring Swoop Over Vienna And Prague
WEEK-END FLIERS ON SCHEDULE
LONDON, Mar. 10 (Reuter's Special Cor- respondent with the British Air Forces).—British long-distance bombers landed. in France with the punctuality of civil air-liners after making the Air Force's third leaflet raid on Vienna and Prague.
The planes were manned by the most youthful crew in the service.
·
The Empire-born officers in the machines which left England for Vienna have reported that they flew com- over the
paratively low towns en route.
THIS IS THE GUN THE NAZIS FEAR
日三初月二
THE DEADLY MULTIPLE POM-POM, photographed in a British warship. This four-barreled weapon is capable of pouring forth a deadly half of bullets at any enemy aircraft attempting to fly over British ships and is one explanation of the healthy respect with which German hombera treat our Navy. No low-lying attempts have yet been made to bumb British warships. Compare this attitude with the one adapled by the R.A.F. on its ralds on Kiel-Domei Photo.
Ribbentrop only enemy aircraft seen
One pilot said that the Moller
Sees Sights
they
was a plane landing at an airfield over which passed.
aired
Some time was spent over
Spends Time Driving Munich and the fliers circled
Round Rome
Linz before reaching Vienna.
The planes flying to Prague had a ROME, Mar. 10 (Reuter).cloudless passage but encountered 20 Although it had been expected degrees of frost.
Among the towns identified en
The flights are described as highly
that Count Ciano and Herr von route were Mannheim and Nurem-i Ribbentrop would meet againberg. this afternoon, according to Ger- man sources Herr von Ribben-successful. trop upent his time driving round the capital.
The two statesmen presumably had a talk during luncheon which was strictly privale, and doubtless the conversation will be continued during the dinner which Count Ciano wil have at his home to-night.
Prague Blackout
Steamer
Aground
Immediate Help Called For
MANILA, Mar. 11 (UP). The Radio Corporation of America this morning inter- cepted a S.O.S. signal from the British steamer. Ariadne city suddenly and unexpectedly ex-Moller (1,850 tons) which is perienced a blackout from 10.40 p.m. ground at Latitude 27.50 last night to 20 minutes after Jid-
and Longitude 120.59 night.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PRAGUE, March 10 (UP). The
Since all houses are permanently fitted for blackouts the entire elly The view expressed that Herr Ribbentrop will confine himself to became darkened immediately street giving information on the German amps were switched off. The Prague viewpoint because Italy's freedom of Radio also closed down for the entire aellon had been fully recognised dur-period. No
The vessel was en route to Shanghai from Wenchow. More than 200 passengers air raidaların was have already taken to the lifeboats.
ing previous conversations at Sarz-sounded and no official explanation
of the occurrence is avallabic, burg and Berib.
DANES FIRE ON
NAZI PLANE
COPENHAGEN, Mar, 10 (Reuter). Danish anti-aircraft guns opened fire this afternoon on a plane.
The plane, which was apparently of German nationality, flew over Danish territory, north of the Danish-German frontier.
BRITISH SHIP SUNK
LONDON, Mar. 10 (Reuter).The. British steamer Chevy Chase, 3.000 tons, sank in the North Sea to-day following an explosion.
The crew of twenty-one was saved. [
Espionage In Holland
Authorities Unearth
Several Plots
The signal states that im- mediate help is required.
The Ariade Moller was formerly the Newcastle steamer Hunter, plying | between Newcastle and Sydney.
Allies Ready In Near East
BEIRUT,
Mar. 10 (Reuter).
ITALY RELIEVED BY BRITISH DECISION
ROME, Mar. 10-(Router). -The British decision to release the coal ships has been published under four column headlines in nji papers here.
Although the public un- doubtedly expected some such friendly solution, the actual announcement has come as a relief to all.
The only press comment so far is by "Popli Di Roma" which says, "It is an act of goodwill. Now there only remains the question of principle."
NAZI SEA WARFARE
217,964 TONS OF TANKERS LOST.
The Indian Princes Want Guarantees
Integrity Of States To
ARMISTICE TALKS IN MOSCOW
HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter).—Official silence on the peace talks was broken by a com- munique issued this evening.
The communique says that some days ago the Soviet and Finnish governments entered into contact through an intermediary of the Swedish Government with the object of examining the possibilities of securing peace.
The utility of direct conversations was recognised by both sides.
Delegation in Moscow
The Soviet Government, hay- FIGHTING
ing invited representatives of
the Finnish Government to pro-
ceed to Moscow to undertake discussion, a delegation consist-
GOES ON
ing of M. Ryti, M. Pasikivi, Finns Hard Pressed
and Deputy
General Walden
Voionmaa left for Moscow
Wednesday evening.
on
Over Week-end
The delegation had two or three) · HELSINGFORS. Mar. 10 Interviews with representatives of the
(Reuter). Despite the peace Soviet Government,
On these occasions, the Finnish re-negotiations, the Russians were presentatives took note of the Soviet pressing the Finns hard through. peace conditions.
out the week-end, making furious No decision hitherlo has been
attacks in many parts. teken.
Soviet troops were desperately Armistica Refused
fighting to extend the foothold they STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (Reuter) had secured on the coast west of It is now possible to get a clearer Viborg. but according to to-night's picture of the Russo-Finish peace communique, all attempts at this front
talks.
A suggestion was made some ten days ago, when the Russian thrust on the Karelian Isthmus appeared to be progressing so rapidly, that the time had come to consider an armis- lice.
up to now had been broken.
Fresh waves of troops, which tried to advance over the ice with sledges, were decimated by intensive Finnish air bombing.
North-east of Lake Ladoga, the Russians launched an attack along the shore near Uoma and there was heavy fighting at Kolianjoki, where the
claim to have killed 2,000. Finns Russians two days ago.
Attacks on this front were repulsed.
Rods Claim Succossos MOSCOW, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-To- day's communique claims the capture of the towns of Kappila and Ruhela, on the west coast of Viborg Bay, and two islands in the Bay
The capture of Repola, north-east
Be Safeguarded NEW DELHI, Mar. 10 (Reuter). While the "attainment by India of her due place among the Dominions". Is welcomed in the draft resolution ap-
Communications passed between proved by the conference between the Princes and Ministers in New Finland and Russia through M. Erkko Delhi, the need is urged, in any future in Stockholm and the Swedish Legn-
for constitution,
safeguards and Lion in Moscow.
The Russians refused an armistice guarantees for the preservation of the sovereignty and autonomy of the but agreed to receive a Finnish de-
legallon
and then went to Moscow. the Jam Sahib of Nuwanagar at the
The time limit fixed for these talk session of the Chamber of Princes on is believed to expire on March 12: understood, In the meantime, It is contact has been maintained between of Viborg, is also claimed. the Finnish and Allied Governments regarding ways and means
of in- creasing help for Finland if necessary.
resolution will be moved by to Stock.ch, as now known, flow)
Tuesday.
No Domination
It is declared that no unit should be placed in a position to dominate others or interfere with the rights and safeguards guaranteed them,
Finnish Admission HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter). An official communique issued to- day admits that the Russians who were attacking across the lee on Viborg Bay have captured a few The communique adds that there
Swedish Aid For Finland ? SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (UP),.~-The-
It adds that any constitutional Only Finns Can Decide schieme involving the transference of
ROME, Mar. 10 (Reuter).The the relationship of sintes with the Crown to any
other authority without Arst authoritative comment on Russo-islands. the States voluntary agreement, or Finnish peace efforts has been made permitting alterations affecting the by Virginio Gayda in "Voce D'Italia" have been several mass attacks cast
that only Finland can of Viborg. who says interests of the States without their decide if the herole war she is Soviet attacks on the north-east of consent connot be neceptable to thein.
Lake Ladoga have been repulsed. is to be continued. fighting Resolution Of Loyalty
But, he says, in the event of NEW DELHI, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-eleventh-hour help by the Ailles it A resolution of loyalty to the King is impossible to see how such inter- and the British Government in war vention could spare Norway and SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" will be moved by the Chancellor here Sweden and avoid provoking retalla- Foreign Ministry here has refused to at the opening session of the Cham- tion from both Russia and Germany.comment on the report that conscripts Any British and French Inter-in Gotherborg are being released from LONDON, March 10 (UP).ber of Princes to-morrow. AMSTERDAM, Mar. 10 (Reuter).
The resolution declares the firm de- vention would therefore mean de-military service.
However, The authorities continue to unearth The French Army in the Near East The United Press records show
ever, observers here interpret to of Princes render Überate spreading of the European under General Moxime Weygand, is that 30 Allied
the release as espionage affairs.
and neutral termination
an indication that every possible
conflict. Desistance in men,
Sweden in prepared to increase aid to The Pallee of Amsterdam, search-ready for anything that spring may
Finland In the went of Ing a house, found another secret bring, it is stated authoritatively here, tankers totalling 217,964 tons money and material.
the peace Staff Talks Start
have been sunk in the war so wireless transmitter.
negotiations collapsing, The foreign owners are oppre- ANKARA, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-It is far. hended.
learned that talks have been started
These Two arrests were made in differnt between the head of the Turkish Air
include 20 British parts of the country in connection Force, the Commander of the British vessels totalling 144,303 tons;; with what is described as a serious fighting forces in the Near East and four Norwegian totalling 28,611 case of espionage.
the French Air Commander in the tons; two Dutch totalling 14,014 The Police refuse to disclose details. Enstern Mediterranean.
[tons; two Swedish totalling 73,- 141; one French tanker of 14,115 tons and one Danish of 10,517 | tons.
GERMÁNY used this type of mobile anti-aircraft gun in action against British raids. It Bres the so-called “flaming onlon" type of shrapnel but has been conspicuously unsuccesful so far.-Domei Photo,
Labour Will Criticise
Party's Attitude Towards The War
Italian Aloofness ROME, Mar 10 (Reuter),-Com- mentators in the Italian Press stress
It is reported that 800 volunteers
N. ZEALAND'S mat Italy is maintaining her aloof- from Gotherborg are already on their
CONTRIBUTION
ness from the war-or in an Italian way to Finland, their equipment phrase, her "non-belligerence." having been forwarded separately.
With regard to the visli of Herr von Ribbentrop to Rome, the "Tele-
comments that
the Nazi Foreign Minister knows better than to ask. Signor Mussolini to change Italy's policy.
£7,350,000 Expended grafo
On Fighting Services
The talks will be merely informu tive.
WELLINGTON, Mar. 10 (Reuter). The Finance Minister, Hon. Mr. Walter Nash, has revealed that up to now the country has expended In £7,350,000 on Army, Navy and Alt Force.
the "Voce d'Italia," Signor Vir- ginio Gayda writes that Italy is not going to press Finland to accept peace demands which will put her at Rus- slu's mercy,
Bald he was satisfied that any necessary economy and extra taxation were
well within tive country's capacity. No matter what it cost, hoher said, it could be met.
Bigger Efforts Yet WELLINGTON, Mar. 10 (Reuter). Up to the end of this month, New Zealand's army force will have cost
LONDON, Mar. 10 (Reuter). about £7,500,000, said Mr. W. Nash, The Labour party will support the New Zealand Minister of Finance, every stop ensuring the success in a broadcast yesterday.
He estimated that the cost of the ful prosecution of the war, but fighting force next year would be will continue to criticise in- about £38,000,000, of which £13, officiency, wavering and lack of 000,000 would be found in the Domin- Horesight said Mr. Arthur fon.
Greenwood, Deputy Leader of the Labour Opposition to-day,
Criticism of the Government, he jsaid, did not mean that the nation was
| divided.; Anailon united would (make,óvery sacrifice to bring about
Patrols Meet By The Vosges
a. war to a successful conclusion as day's communique states that on the soon as possible, avant, eng
Finland alone can judge what con- dilions she can accept to safeguard interests just as she alone can judge whether or not to maintain her honourable resistance,
No Swedish Pressuro
statement read over the Swedish STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (Reuter). radio, emphatically denies the sug gestions (which, it says, emanated from France) that Sweden in exer- cising pressure on Finland to con- clude a dishonourable peace.
As already defined, the Swedish | policy, is to maintain neutrality in war between the Allies and 'Ger-
many.
Sweden will assist Finland to the beat of her ability without compro- mising that neutrality,"
Swedish andstance, sald the state PARIS, Mar. 10. (Reuter) --TO-
to ment, was an important factor western slopes of Vosges, several en: Finnish resistance before the other counters took place between our ad countries' aid became effective. The Labour Party" would "urge vaneed units and Germon patrols
The statement concluded by any greater efforts to this end and would which had to fall back under Our Ing: The French accusations signity that the principal interest on their not with hold its criticism of men who ↑ pressuro..
aide is to make the northern coun did not live up to their responsibi- Air forces were fairly active on 9. PLEASE: Turn To Page 7.-. ities.
both sides.
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