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March 11, 1940)
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-
the paratively low
towns en route.
. Over
One pilot said that the only enemy aircraft seen was a plane landing at an airfield over which passed.
BRITISH TROOPS
READY
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GERMANY used this type of mobille unti-aircraft gun in action against British ralds. It fires the so-called "aming onlon" type of shrapnel but has been conspicuously unsuccessful so far,-Domci Phote, FINLAND NOT TO BE
A SECOND MUNICH
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liberate spreading of the European conflict.
they of the towns of Kappiin and Rubela, phrase, her "non-belligerence."
Some time was spent over Munich and the lers circled Linz before reaching Vierina.
The planes flying to Prague had n cloudless pussage but encountered 20 degrees of frost.
on the west coast of Viborg Bay, and two Islands in the Bay.
The capture of Repola, north-east
of Vibor, is also claimed.
Italian Aloofness ROME, Mar 10 (Reuter).-Com- mentators in the Italian Press stress that Italy is maintaining her aloof- ness from the war-or in an Italian With regard to the visit of Herr Ribbentrop to Rome, the "Tele- von grafo"
that the Nazi comments Foreign Minister knows better than to ask Siguor Mussolial to change Italy's policy.
The folks will be merely informu- tive.
Finnish Admission
In the "Voce d'Italia," Signor Vir- HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter). Among the towns identified en
-An official communique issued toginio Gayda writes that toly is not route were Mannhelm and Nuremday admits that the Russians who going to press Finland to accept praze demands which will put her at Rus- berk
were attacking across the ice
few sla'a mercy. The flights are described as highly Viborg Bay have captured a Euccessful.
islands.
Praguo Blackout
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" PRAGUE, March 10 (UP)-The city suddenly and unexpectedly ex- perienced a blackout from 19.40 p.m. last night to 20 minutes after mid- night.
Since all houses are permanently fitted for blackouts the entire city became darkened immediately street lamps were switched off. The Prague Radio also closed down for the entire raid alarm was period. No air sounded and no ofetal explanation of the occurrence is available.
ST
RELEASE OF ITALIAN SHIPS A DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH
on
The communique adds that there have been severni mass attacks cast of Viborg.
Soviet attacks on the north-east of Lake Ladon have been repulted
Swedish Aid For Finland ?
SPECIAL TO' THE "TELEGRAPH"
STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (UP).The Foreign Ministry here has refused to comment on the report that conscripts in Gutherborg are being released from military service.
The
an
However,
ver, observers here interpret Indication that release as Sweden is
is prepared to increase nid to Finland in the went of the peace negotiations collapsing
Finland alone can judge what con- ditions she can accept to safeguard her interests just as she alone enn judge whether or not to maintain her honourable resistance,
No Swedish Pressure STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (Reuter), -A statement read over the Swedish radlo emphatically denies the sug gestions (which, it suys, emanated from France) that Sweden is exer-
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eising, pressure on Finland to con- The following quotations were
clude a dishonourable peace.
As already defined, the Swedish issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar policy is to maintain neutrality Inket this morning. war between the Allies and Ger- many,
Sweden will assist Finland to the best of her ability without compro- mising that neutrality.
Swedish palstance, said the state- ment, was an important factor Finnish resistance before the other countries' old became effective.
It is reported that 500 volunteers from Gatherborg are already on their way to Finland, their equipment having been forwarded separately.
The statement concluded by say- Resistanco Not Weakening
ing: The French accusations signify that the principal interest on their FROM PAGE ONE
HELSINGFORS, Mar, 10 (UP)-side is to make the northern coun- -had-with-the-Italian Ambassador on As Finnish soldiers on the Karelian tries a theatre of wat between the Friday, it becnine clear that the sull-Isthmus steeled themselves against Allies and Germany"
further finy
Russian penetration, Ing of 13 Italian ships from Rotterdam with cargoes of German cual after the diplomats resumed their work in expiry of special exemption of such disinnt capitals.
the operation
What
Finnish
Swedish Sympathy STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (Reuter). -Sweden's sympathy for Finland was expremed to-day by Prince the funeral of Crown Prince, at Colonel Dynssen, Commander of the Swedish volunteers in Finland, whe was killed at the front.
German exports from Order Instalesianship, both here and abroad Gustav Adolf, son of the Swedish Council, was due to misund on the part of the Italian
of the British has
Acting in entire good faith, the of the latter believed that application order would be further walved in tlie ense of these cargoes since, but for delays in loading due to weather con- they would have been cleared ditions; they from the Dutch port well in advance of the time limit.
The cargoes had, moreover, been paid for, so that the object of seizure by the British was already defeated.
now
Colonel Dynssen, said Prince Gus- tav, died on the battlefield in a just cause in Finland. Hin sacrifice must Inspire all of them to follow his ex- be ample.
actual progress
for saving the country's sovereign and integral rights still cannot be established.
Secrecy is the watchword in olli- cial circles.
It is obvious, however, that the shifted from spotlight has Stockholm to Moscow, and perhaps willin 24 hours will have to moved to Rome.
Prince Gustav then echoed the Sweden: M. Tanner's iruns-Atlantic tele- saying now current In
the United "Finland's cause is our cause." phonic statement to
The Swedish Foreign Minister and Press" contained. the important re- velation that diplomatie exchanges the Finnish Minister to Stockholm. are being pushed fast and should be were present at the funeral. concluded in one sense or another by Tuesday at the As soon as the British Government Monday night or appreciated the nature of the Italian Intest.
In the meantime, fighting on the misapprehension and it became clear, as noted in the statements issued in various Finnish fronts will not be This applies particularly London and Rome last night, that the lessened. Hallan ships which had not already to the western shore of the Bay of started on their return journey with Viborg where the Russians have suc- cargoes of German coni, would leave needed in gaining a limited foothold. the ports in which they were
British Decision
to release the
in
this fact has been
The
Finnish Attitude HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter). Well-Inforned Finnish circles des-
titude as follows:
cribed the Firinis, Government's at-
"It asserts that it is always ready to negotiate a reasonable peace that will fight if unacceptable and dishon- does not affect her independence, but in in Finnish military resistance remains
nourable conditions are proposed, and
of her power, ballast and that no further Italian excellent, and
"Finland wants to live a peaceful ships would be sent subsequently to stressed throughout Fintond's diplo will fight to the limit those ports to lond coal, it was decided matie negotiations foemphasised that life in peaceful condiu make a deck-
peace. been cargoes detained
only a settlement of this nature could duty of the nation is to prizublication of the decision has
accepted by the brave people of slon taking into account the assialance
offered from abroad.
Faithful To Itself aroused widespread pubile satisfac- Finland. tion in the United Kingdom where
Sweden's "Aco In The Holo" "When a nation is in danger and is there is gratification at the renewed
fighting for existence, it must above. proof that when differences between
STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (UP)-all remain faithful to itself by avoid- are approached in a
Sweden has an ace in the hole, ifing the object of bargaining for the Kovemments
from both of spirit reasonableness sides, their removal and the restora-the Russo-Finnish peace negotiations benefit of foreign countries.
"It is for Finland to decide what tion of material understanding can be collapse, by sending regular
unit to Finland under the legal status she will necept. Sacrifices, in her rapidly achieved.
of volunteers, it was indicated here judgment, must be based on her own
Interest alone." to-night.
There is a general expectation that wider Anglo-Italian negotiations on commerclat and Anancial questions will be resumed at an early date and carried to a successful conclusion.
Ribbentrop Scos Sights
10 (Reuter)-Al- ROME, Mar. though it had been expected that Count Clano and Herr von Ribbentrop would meet again this afternoon, oc- cording to German sources Herr von Ribbentrop spent his time driving round the capital.
ormy
Under the scheme, it is reported, It is believed that the talks will end soldiers released from their compul- shortly and the results made known
military training are being offer-Immediately afterwards.
sory
ed an opportunity to join the Finns with their entire equipment and con-. tinuance of military pay.
However, the Swedish Government has repeatedly refused to confirm these reports.
According to the reports, such a scheme would release two or three companies from each Swedish regi- totalling eventually about
ment
wasped,
Espionage In Holland
Authorities Unearth
Several. Plots
AMSTERDAM, Mar, 10 (Reuler), The authorities continue to unearth espionage affairs.
The Poilee, of Amsterdam, search- ing a house, found another accret) wireless transmitter,
The two statesmen presumably had 10,000 men fully trained and equig- a talic during luncheon which
This is based on the report that 500 strictly private, and doubtless the
on will be continued during military trainees at Gothenborg have conversation"
aner which Count Clano will volunteered to fight for Finland now that their period of training is anished have at his home to-night.
The view is expressed that Ilerrond that they are now on their way
The foreign owners are appre- equipment
hended. Ribbentrop will confine himself to to Finland with their fan
German and guarantee of full pay.
Two arrests were made in differnt giving Information on the
They had been asked whether they vlowpoint because italy's freedom of action had been fully recognised dur-were willing to go to Finland, thus parts of the country in connection
case of espionage. ing previous conversations at Barz- eliminating charges that they are with what is described as a serious burg and Berlin;
Swedish regulars.
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The
musleal extravaganza "A Barrel of Fun" which featured the K.C.C. prize distribution last Saturday turned out to be a first-rate produc- tion, repeat performances of whlet: should be heartily. welcomed in the Colony.
Arranged, produced and, compered by David Kossick, the entertainment the per- was a distinct credit to formers. Outstanding contributions included a sketch "Darkest Africa" In which Bill Simpson raised continu- ous laughter, well supported by Daisy Goodwin, Bill Colledge, David Kossick, and Margaret McAlpine.
Winnle
nnie Cox gave two delightful monologues and Ernest Perry was a big success with his vocal numbers with guitar and piano accompaniment. Margaret McAlpine sung two num- ers in charming style and the Ho Sisters scored with some tap dancing. Dick Labrum and E. Fowler per- formed eleverly on accordians, while the ever-green Vie Labrum scored heavily with his song "Wake Me In Bill The Morning Sergeant Major" Simpson's inimitable contributions proved tremendously popular. Lorenze gave two excellent planoforte selections and also ably accompanied. During the evening Mrs. R. E, Lind- sell distributed the season's prizes to the winners, and the successful fune- tion concluded with an impromptu- dance.
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DANES FIRE ON NAZI PLANE
COPENHAGEN, Mar. 10 (Reuter). --Danish anti-aircraft guns opened Are this afternoon on a plane.
The plane, which was apparently of German nationality, dew over Danish territory, north of the Danish-German frontier.
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