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Russo-Finnish Peace Talks
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JAPAN & RUSSIA DISCUSS Finland Not To NON-AGGRESSION PACT Be A Second
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PARIS, MARCH 10 (UP).—NEGOTIATIONS FOR A NON-AGGRESSION ·PACT BETWEEN JAPAN AND RUSSIA ARE REPORTED FROM HIGHLY AUTHORITATIVe tokyo sOURCES, VIA SHANGHAI.
Moscow sources report that Japan is demand- ing that Russia cease extending aid to Chiang Kai- shok; secondly that Russia stop assisting the Chinoso Communist armies; thirdly, that Russia recognise Manchukuo.
In return, Japan will recognise Russian in- fluence in Chinese Turkestan.
RUSSIA'S FOUR DEMANDS
Russia is requesting that Japan recognise Outer Mongolia and the Polish partition. Russia also wants the demilitarisation of northern Manchukuo and control
of the Manchurian Railway up to Harbin.
It is reported that Japan has rejected the last- mentioned demand.
ECONOMIC ISSUES
On the economic side, it is reported that Japan has offered Russia sausage casings, fruits, soya, 'magnesia and sulphur in exchange for oil, coal and manganese,
On the other hand, Russia is offering Fish, sugar and salt, but is demanding new shipping tonnage in exchange for irou deliveries.
Ribbentrop ITALY RELIEVED
Will See The Pope
Effort To Improve Reich's Relations
'SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
VATICAN CITY, Mar. 11 (UP)— The Vatlean has issued a communique revealing that the German Foreign Minister's audience with the Pope. was arranged by the German Am- bassador to the Holy See upon Rib- bentrop's own request,
is considered very significant This by. Vatican observers and must thnt quarters believe it indicates Ribbentrop is bringing the Pope some kind of proposal which Reich Government hopes will prove relations between Germany and the Holy Sec.
Significant Protest
the
Im-
It has been pointed out that the Germans a few weeks ago privately protested through the German Am- bassador regarding the Vatican broadcast about German mistreat- Zment of Catholic elergy in Poland. It seems obvious that Germany is anxious not to have such broadcasts made because they are extremely bad propaganda for Germany, and that they are willing to make some sort of concessions if they are not repeated.
The German Foreign Minister has
on German Catholics; secondly, the
in Poland.
NAZI SEA WARFARE 217,964 TONS OF TANKERS LOST
BY BRITISH DECISION
ROME, Mar. 10 (Reuter). -The British decision to "release the cont ̄ships~has“ been published under four column headlines in all 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."
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HARBOUR ACCIDENT
European Woman Is
Injured
out from a junk.
The collision occurred
near
THIS IS THE GUN THE NAZIS FEAR
·
THE DEADLY MULTIPLE POM-POM, photographed in a British warship. This four-barreled weapon is capable of pouring forth a deadly hull of bullets at any enemy aircraft attempting to fly over British ships and is one explanation of the healthy respect with which German bombers treat our Navy. No low-flying attempla have yet been made to bomb British warships. Compare this attitude with the one adopted by the R.A.F. on its raids on Kiel-Domei Photo.
Nasty Slap In Face For Ribbentrop
RELEASE OF
OF ITALIAN SHIPS
A DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Munich
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (UP).—The following in- formation has been gleaned from diplomatic and official quarters regarding the Russo-Finnish veace negotiations: Firstly, that the Russians are discussing a general agreement for peace after which, if they are successful, an armistice will be announced.
Secondly, that such discussions are now taking place in Moscow.
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Thirdly, that if successful, the armistice stage of the negotia- tions will be followed by final discussions on the terms in which new boundaries will be drawn between the two countries, official nets of territorial cession drawn up, and general guarantees given regarding the integrity of Finland, together with the status of her relations vis-a-vis Russia, and means of settling future dis- pute which might arise.
The result of these discussions will probably be embodied in a general treaty signed by both countries.
No Second Munich
The general imprcasion gathered from diplomatic quarters here is that any agreement must not be permitted to become a second Munich in which Finland bands over some territory now and later would be gobbled up.
The problem how to guarantee that| such would not be Finland's fate) appears to be one on which most
BRITISH TROOPS READY
May Be Sent To Aid The Finns
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Mar. 10 (UP). diplomatic activity is centred here-According to reliable in- and apparently other parts of Europe: formation it is reported that
The form of guarantee Finland is
mest likely to receive is not known. certain battalions of
However, a Swedish diplomatie
spokesman told the "United Fress." specially trained regular "All the Nordic states are still vitally British army troops are now Interested in seeing Finland maintain
her political, economic and rallitary concentrated in camp at a integrity. That is why we consented certain convenient port to be intermediaries in transmitting
the Soviet proposals which we be- from where they can depart for Finland if the present
lieved could result in peace.
"Moreover, Finland is now certain,
after her heroic ght, to preserve peace negotiations fail, and closer ties with the Nordle group if the Allies decide to send petce is made. A reassertion of her
absolute independence might even be massive military support to made shortly by the Scandinavian the Finns. group."
LONDON, Mar. 10 (UP)-Great Britain foiled the German Foreign Minister was broken by a communique issued hard throughout the week-end, mak by releasing the Italian colliers, according to the "Sunday Observer."
The "Observer's" diplomatic correspondent says the British Government's decision is expected "to prove one of the most important diplomatic triumphs of the war. It took much of the ground from under Ribbentrop's feet."
Moller
Steamer
Aground
Further, the paper states, Ribben-; trop's visit to Rome is diagnosed in Allied diplomatie quarters as "Ger- many's "bid for a Spring offensive." It adds that no suprise will be felt here if the projected German offen- sive takes a diplomatic and net aj military form.
"It is recognised that the situa- Gon in Finland became for Ger-
many most urgent matter that prompted an appeal to Italy for help," the paper asserts.
Lost His Ace Card The "Sunday Chronicle" sald:
"Ribbentrop will arrive in Rome to
day to find he has lost the chief card In his hand for new diplomitic con-|
The Italian Argument
WESTERN FRONT
ACTIVITY ON LAND &
IN AIR
New Nazi Communique
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
The
days
Fighting Goes On Armistico Talks.
HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter). HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter).Despite the peace negotiations, the Official silence on the peace talks Russlins were pressing, the Finns this evening
Ing furlous attacks in many parts. communique says that some Soviet troops were
desperately ermenis entered into contact through had secured on the coast west of ago the Soviet and Finnish gov-Aghting to extend the foothold they an intermediary of the Swedish Gay Vibory, but according to to-night's erniment with the object of examining communique, all attempts at this front the possibilities of securing peace. up to now had been broken.
The utility of direct conversations: was recognised by both sides.
Fresh waves of troops, which tried to advance over the ice with sledges, were decimated by intensive Finnish air bambing.
North-cast
the
Delegation In Moscow The Soviet Government, having in-Russians launched an attack along the of Lake Ladoga, the vited representatives of the Fintsit shore near Uoma and there was heavy Government to proceed to Moscow to fighting at Kollanjoki, where undertake discussion,
a delegation Finns claim consisting of M. Ryti, M. Passikivi. Russians two days ago,
to have killed 2,000 General Walden and
Deputy Voloninaa
Attacks on this front were repulsed. Wednesday evening.
Reds Claim Succossos The delegation had two or
MOSCOW, Mar. 10 (Reuter)-To- Interviews representatives of the day's communique claims the capture Soviet Government.
PLEASE Turn To Page 7.
"fest for
Moscow
On
three
On these occasions, the Finnish re-
presentatives took note of the Soviet
peace conditions.
PLEASE Turn To Pago 7.
Kills Her Daughters, Attempts Suicide
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" "
LATEST
FAID FOR FINLAND
LONDON, Mar, 11 (Reuter).The need for supporüng- Finland and doubts about the reported, peace terms are expressed in newspapers which comment on the Russo-Finnish negotiations this morning.
"The
Immediate Help Called For MANILA, Mar. 11 (UP). versations with Mussolini. It was no BERLIN, Mar. 10 (UP).— WHILE travelling inThe Radio Corporation of secret that he had hoped to use the Official German reports from the Walla-Walla No. 6 yester-America this morning inter-lever to force Mussolini to rally to The sector between the Moselle detention of the Italian colliers Western Front to-day. stated: plenty of bargaining points. Firstly, day, Mrs. H. L. Lockhart cepted a S.O.S. signal from the weakening Axis."
The "Chronicle" states that Rib-River and the Palatinate Forests, the possibility of relaxing restrictions received head injuries when the British steamer Ariadne bentrop planned a irl-Power bloc which has
been the principal treatment of Polish Catholics; third- the motor-boat collided with Moller (1,850 tons) which is Germany, Russia and Italy against battleground in the west since ly, the disposition of Church property a plank which was jutting ground at Latitude: 27.50 th and the Bast et up" peace the beginning of the war, was
as first step, and Longitude 120.59.
The "Sunday Times" diplomantic the scone of livelier artillery and
says correspondent
the The vessel was en route to Government's decision to release the day.
British reconnaissance activity on Satur
Both sides undertook No. 8 Buoy, Mrs. Lockhart was Shanghai from Wenchow. colliers was reached before, and in- taken aboard the Kwaiyang for More than 200 passengers Rubbentrop's visit to Rome.
dependently of, any knewiedza opatrol excursions.
The Dally Telegraph" : "The enemy's reconnaissance troops
Soviet may well be eager to cut lis treatment,
have already taken to the
were unsuccessful in several of their
losses and Nazifant is starving for ventures, their scouting porties being A report of the affair was lifeboats.
supplies which is can never obtain The paper adds that the main tossed back without difficulty,
while the Red Army is fighting. In mado to the police by Kwok Lo.
"On the other hand German scout- The signal states that im-points of the Italian case were that
were dispatched from ing parties pushed into enemy ter- Mar. 10, (UP)One of the what she needs for victory."
EAST WINDSOR, CONN., such conditions, free countries aro the more bound to give Finland The Arlade Moller was formerly their cargoes before the ban became and returned with Information.
The Times": "Whatever Russia's the Newcastle steamer Hunter, plying operative, that the delay was due to "Fighting occurred at several places the United States occurred here peace terms may be, it should be put between Newcastle and Sydney. weather conditions and that Ger-in which the enemy suffered losses. this morning when Elizabeth negotiating, Finland will have re- doubt that in fighting or Steamer Refloated
many had already been paid for the
"Other sectors of the Western Front Eglivich, 40-year-old farm-wife, solute backing." or SHANGHAI, Mar. 11 (UP) The coal and therefore its hold up
release would not affect any benefit
Claim Air Superiority
weat temporarily insane and Moller Steamship company has an- she might derive from the transaction.
The "Daily Mail": "Any peace prɔ- nounced that: the "Ariadne... Moller|
drowned her 10-year-old daugh- moted by Germany will be a peace It is anticipated that one of the "While bad weather yesterday hin-
· TC-| was refloated at high tide and that aults of the BEIRUT, Mar. 10 (Router)—
British Governments dered enemy air activity German ter, after which she slashed her of defeat for Finland.
"News-Chroniclo" "If the The The French Army in the Near East he now proceeding to Shanghai decision will be to increase Britain's dyers continued systematic recon- 23-year-old daughter to death.
coal shipments to Italy which have naissance lights over France, parti- She then attempted to commit their determination not to throw in
Scandinavian cour under General Maxime Weygand, Is with all her passengers.
countries persist in not been fully maintained in past cularly over eastern France. The suicide with a knife.
their lot with: Finland and not.. months,
flyers gained significant information Under
allow regular help. from other.coun- the Anglo-Italian trade about the activities of troop move-
tries through their territory, Finland agreement coal shipments are valued activity at foruДcations and
may be forced to accept terms which tons; two Dutch totalling 14,014 learned that talks have been started A fox terrier belonging to Mrx
"In addition to theed" systemate tons; two Swedish totalling 78,-between the head of the Turkish Air Wilkinson of 10 Cumberland Road Due To Misunderstanding daytime German fights regular night LONDON, Mar. 10 (British Wire-patrol nights were made. The 141; ono French tanker of 14,115 Force, the Commander of the British has been taken to Mataukok far tons and ono; Danish of 10,617 the Commanders and girl, you, both Eve-your-old ly conversion of most friends mantiene unable to order the der the French Air Commander in the girl, J. Curtis, who was playing with ly conversation which Lord Holtax|man Bight in daytime bait they have 'Eastern Mediterranean.
DANE PLEASE Tum To Fard 750 TL too gropipetting the
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, March 10 (UP)—
coxswain of the walls-walla.
Allies Ready
The United Press records show In Near East
that 30 Allled and neutral tankers totalling 217,964 tons have been sunk in the war ao
far.
ready for anything that spring may
mediate help is required. Italy in ample time to return with ritory several times at different points worst tragedies over to shock
These include 20 British bring, it is stated authoritatively here. FOX TERRIER
vessels totalling 144,808 tons; four Norwegian totalling 28,611
Staff Talks Start ANKARA, Mar. 10 (Router)-It is
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