You Can't Keep An Old Sea Dog Down
Amazing Exporioncos
Of Votoran Capt.
LONDON, Mar. 11 (Reuter). The term "old sca dog”. beloved, by novelista and writers of the sea, reema to and its personification In Captain George Stripson who just won't let any wars terrify him.
During the last war he had ships sink under him twice. He was lo command of a ship at the outbreak of this war and within a month the ship was ralded by Nazi planes,
Last month the ship WIR again ralded and over a week ago it wor machine-gunned.
Finally the 'ship sank after explosion in the North Sen Inst Saturday.
Captain Simpson is still alive and hearty. He is reported to be locking for another ship.
RIBBENTROP AND ILL DUCE DISCUSS AXIS AGREEMENT
FROM PAGE ONE evening after Herr von Ribbentrop's second talk with Mussolini, in which Herr
as well n von Mackensen Count Ciano, were present, says that the talk, which was cordial, lusted an hour and a half.
The
"The talk communique adds: was concerned with the international situation and was conducted in the spirit and framework of the pact of alliance and agecements existing be- tween Italy and Germany,"
PEACE OR WAR?
FROM PAGE ONE
manis In return
mands for complete cession of the Petsamo arcs, permitling Finland to retain its common frontler with: Norway and Its Aretio port;
5-Revision of territorial de-
castern on the
troniler. for Finnish territorial concessions north of Lake Ladoga, Russia will rede portion of Soviet Karella
Finland, lo
Sortavalla will remain in Finnish hands.
The puppet Government which was set up in December will be disbanded.
7-Finland's future.independence and integrity to be guaranteed.
Strict Consorship
STOCKHOLM, Mar. 11 (Reuter).— Reports in diplomatic circles nuggest that the terms of any settlement are likely to differ somewhat from those originally reported.
A very strlet censorship le now being imposed in Finland und no word of the runwured peace condi- tions has been allowed to feak out.
Swedish Denial
STOCKHOLM, Mar. 11 (Reuter), A denial that Sweden has given any advice to Finland has been given to Reuters by M. Guenther, the Swedish Foreign Minister.
Tuesday,
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He said, "We have not had the
The following quotations slightest contact with Germany from
Issued on the Hongkong Stuck Mar- the beginning to the end of these negotiations. We have done nothingkel this morning,
BANKS to advise the Finnish Government one way or another."
Asked whether there was a pos- sibility of a Swedish guarantee for Finland if pence was concluded, M. Guenther said that the question had not yet been raised.
rein-
Referring to Anglo-Swedish fions, he said. "I hope they will re- main as cordial as they have been and as they sill are."
Sweden Surprised
Peace Plan For Welles COPENHAGEN, 11 (Reuter). The newspaper.
reports from
M. Guenther said that Sweden was Budapest that Herr von Ribbentrop,
at the way lier Signor Mussolini and Count Clano very surprised are working on a peace plan which policy was misunderstood and mis- will be handed to Mr. Sumner represented abroad. Welles when he calls
Rome route to America.
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The source of the report is describ ed us Hungarian political circles in close contact with Count Clano,
Italy To Stand Pat ROME,
Mar. 11 (Heuter)-The Rome radio announcer, in the English bulletin, stated that no sudden change is likely to be made in the attitude as the of the Italian Government result of Herr von Ribbentrop's visit. The announcer added that Italy's attitude was clearly defined by Count Ciano in a
a speech on December 18, The importance of the visit lay in the fact that the problems of present- day Europe were tengully examined and fully probed,
row
The trend of German-Italian rela- flons and obligations remained un changed.
Ribbentrop Felt Unwell PARIS, Mar. 11 (Reuter).It is reported that after his audience with the Pope, Herr von Ribbentrop felt Indisposed and was obliged to alt down for a short time, according to a "Havas" dispatch from the Vatican City.
Envoy's Suite Leaves ROME, ME. 11 (Reuter)---All Herr von Ribbentrop's suite, except Dr. Karl Claudius, have left with him.
Dr. Claudius is remaining in Rome,
APPEALS REUSED
FROM PAGE ONE
"Our cunstant alm has been to do what is best simultaneously for Fin- lund
Sweden. Circumstances and have made clear that the best way to help Finland is for ourselves to re- main netttral, but to do all we can in necessary materinks supplying the and volunteers." Replying to
whether there was a possibility of Sweden.
question
considering curtailing the exports of iron ore to the belligerents in order to safeguard her neutrality, M. Guen- ther replied: "It seems that would Bhic- have a contrary effect. Our guard is to continue normal trade with all parties."
Three Delicate lasues
in
HELSINGFORS, Mar. 11 (Reuter). According to reports persisting political circles here, the most delicate subjects facing the negotia- tors in Moscow are
from
(1) the railway north-east Viborg to the Soviet frontier:
(2) Finland's future political and military regime;
(3) the status of Hangoe. The newspaper, "Helsingin Sano- mat," which generally expresses the views of Government elreles, says:
Finnish Soviet "In the face of the conflict, the Western Powers must Inust decide their attitude. They understand the necessity of making a decision in view of the possible new vrientation of the theatre of war."
·Britain Rejects Soviet Demarche
en
LONDON, March 11 (Domel).-It cludes similar netion to the appeal has been officially announced that the of Sr. Camilo Buencamino who was Soviet Ambassador at London also convicted on the same charges. February 22 approached the British Thus, insular eircles believe that Government with a proposal for Buencamino's sple recourse 1s for British mediation in the Soviet- Executive pardon, although legal au- Finnish dispute, The Soviet de- thorities point out that he could marche has been rejected
grounds that the Soviet naturally appeal in his own name.
It is noted that neither Mr. Frank peace were too harsh. Murphy nor Mr. William Douglas, Associate Justices, participated in the
decision.
on the terms for
Soviets Final Offor ROME, Mar. 11 (Reuter).-Accord-
Although it is not officially ex-ng to the Stockholm correspondent plained, some sources believe that it of the "Stefan!" news agency, the was due to Mr. Douglas' prior con- Finnish delegation has lett Moscow nection with the Security and Ex-for Helsingfors.
the Soviet change Corporation and Mr. Murphy's former connection with the Philip made a final affer which must be accepted or rejected within a given pines.
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More British Navy Casualties
LONDON, Mar. 11 (Reuter).—The Admiralty has issued a list of casual- Finnish Aircraft Active
ties arising "trom various hazards of HELSINGFORS, Mar. 11 (Reuter). the service and not related to any Finnish aircraft continued reconnals- -An air communique says that particular ship or action."
They include 12 officers killed, one sances and also bombed several times dead of wounds, two died, three enemy detachments of troop concen- wounded; 30 ratings killed, five died trations on ronds and fee in Viborg of wounds, seven missing, believed Eny.
killed, and 14 wounded.
They also attacked columns of Russlan troops and artillery.
fusalan planes bombed several towns.
It is confirmed that eight Russian planes were shot down.
Lass Of Island Admitted The communique admits that north- east of Lake Ladoga, the Itusalons have captured a small island in the archipelago of Pilkoranta.
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Bittor Radio Attacks LONDON, Mar. 11 (Reuter).-Even while peace talks are going on, the
Honorary Treasurer. In the evening Soviet radio is filling the air with
a dance was held.
A variety concert in ald of the abuse against the Finis. Its bitterest attacks have been against the Soviet's
fund will take place at the Kowloon on. March 13 at 0.10 guest, M. Ryt!, leader of the Finnish PARIS, Mor. 11 (Router)To Cricket Club
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