RED INVASION
SPECULATION
(Continued from Pags 1)' no resistance.. The flash-point would be a Soviet invasion of the Karelian Isthmus.
Paris observers still think Russia is merely trying to compel Finland to a more accommodating resumption of negotiations.—Havas.
WORKING UP FEELING FOR MILITARY ACTION?
Moscow, To-day. Examining the Soviet "war of nerves" as applied to Finland, neu- tral observers point out that in the early stages, official Soviet pro- nouncements were obviously intended for consumption abroad, and the world believed it would be only a "war of nerves."
To-day, however, the Soviet press and radio are filled with inflamma- tory utterances, and organised in- dignation meetings are being held.
nish Government was entangled in anti-Sovict commitments to foreign Imperialist States, which he did not name, and did not wish to maintain normal relations with the U.S.S.R.
"We are, however, considering Finland as an Independent and sover- elgn state and are willing to help the Finnish people and guarantee their liberty.
"Appropriate measures for en- suring Russia's safety would bring about a new era in good Finno- Russlan relations.”—Havas.
DID NOT HAND OVER NOTE (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Moscow, To-day.
It is reliably reported that when the Finnish Minister, M. Koskinen, visited M.. Molotov to hand him the answer to the Soviet note demand- ing the withdrawal of Finnish troops, he was notified by M. Potemkin that diplomatic relations had been
This, neutral observers feel, would seem to indicate that the Red popu-pended, and handed his passports. lace is being prepared for military action. Reuter.
DIPLOMATS RECALLED
Helsinki, To-day.
The Soviet Minister in Finland and the Commercial Attache havę been recalled. Reuter.
MOLOTOV BROADCAST (SPECIAL TO "CHINA_MAIL")
Moscow, To-day.
sus-
He did not hand over the note he had brought —Havas,
NO SPECIAL MEASURES YET TAKEN
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Helsinki, To-day.
Finland
has not yet taken any special military measures, apart from those taken some time ago.
Nevertheless, it is anticipated that
Havas.
In his broadcast to the people,all army leave will be cancelled. announcing severance of diplomatic relations with Finland, Foreign Com- missar, M. Molotov said:—
GERMANY'S RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA
Berlin, To-day.
"The hostile Finnish attitude com- pels us to act so as to ensure the German quarters say that Finland's State's safety. We are withdrawing | independence is not threatened in the our diplomatic and economic repre-present dispute with Soviet Russia, sentatives from Helsinki and instruct- and the Reich is still hoping for ing our troops to stand ready.
"Finland did not respect the Non-Aggression Pact and ar. rogantly desires to continue (hrea- tening Leningrad. '
peaceful settlement.
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If there is a conflict the question of whether or not Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia will hold the consulta- tions provided for under their pact
He alleged that the present Fin-will depend on developments.-Reuter.
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RUMANIA MAY MAKE CLEAR STAND
Bucharest, To-day. Neutral observers here are of the opinion that Rumania will shortly follow Turkey's lead and improve existing links with the Allies.
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All over Europe, diplomats are "jittery."
It is felt that the original Soviet- Nazi plan called for Poland to be attacked, followed by pressure being brought to bear on the Baltic coun- tries, Finland, Rumania, and then Turkey, Iraq and the East would come up "for settlement of existing pro- blems."
So far, the plan has gone more.or less to schedule as regards Poland and the small Baltic countries.
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Kwong Chow Wan, To-day. The situation north of Nan- ning this morning was describ- ed "all quiet." The Japanese are apparently consolidating before making a drive to Liuchow. War- ships and armed trawlers are cruising off Pakhoi.-Our Own Correspondent.
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Finland, however, sprang a surprise tions Ordinance, 1936, and may not be re on the two totalitarian governments | printed under any circumstances, ́elther by mobilising Immediately she was wholly or in part, without prior arrange- threatened. - Reuter.
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