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Paris, To-day.

Conversations regard- ing the best means of giv- ing effective help to Fin- be- land are going on tween the Allies.

Authoritative quarters believe the best solution is to allow help to Fin- land without bringing in Germany on the side of Russia against Helsinki.

The Scandinavian countries are gly- ing Finland all the help in their power, and this help is being supplemented by with other countries in accordance their possibilities and with the under- standing that the Allies will throw in all their might for the defence

countries are Scandinavia if these attacked by Germany.-Havas.

ACTIVITIES OF THE COLUMBUS

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of

Mexico City, To-day. The authorities would have

interned her or ordered her to leave immediately if the Nazi liner Columbus had escaped returned to capture and Mexico, a high official stated yesterday.

He added that while in waters the Columbus had submarines with fuel,

Mexican supplied and while in

port she broadcast secretly to ships, which is contrary to international law.

It is believed the Columbus when she sank had on board a huge cargo for the German of boots destined

- army.-Havas.

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PROTEST RUMOURS

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París, To-day.

Rumours to the effect that Ad- miral Raeder has tendered his re- signation to Herr Hitler because of the Graf Spee Incident are circulating in Amsterdam.

It is asserted that Hitler has not yet given a decision on ac- ceptance or refusal of the resign- ation.

Berlin Bource deny the report and there is no confirmation.- Havas.

N.D.L. LINER GNEISENAU SUNK?

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ITALIAN MOBILISATION DISCLOSURE

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London, To-day. ACCORDING TO RELIABLE information reaching London, Italy decided on December 1 to mobilise troops in Northern Italy, and between December 2 and 5 troops stood ready to entrain for Hun- gary to stop any eventual Soviet move on the Balkans.

Diplomatic circles infer that an agreement has been reached between Italy and Yuao-Slavia allowing for the passage of Italian troops to Hungary, and that Italy is ready to help Rumania against So- viet aggression.

BRITAIN'S

It is reported from Riga CRACK NEW

that the German crack liner

Gneisenau, formerly on the FIGHTER

Far Eastern run, was sunk either by a submarine or by a mine while on her way to Germany from Riga.

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") LONDON, TO-DAY. WELL-INFORMED CIRCLES CON. BUILD- FIRM THAT BRITAIN IS ING NEW AND EXTREMELY POW-

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On the other hand, on Italy's ad- vice, Rumania has probably made certain concessions to Hungary.

The same reliable source says that Germany, upon learning of the itallan mobilisation, reassured Rome regarding Russian designs. Political circles are of opinion that the Italian attitude, as well as Fin- nish resistance, cannot but ́ ́hávé ̈¤ ̈ profound influence on, Russia's atti- tude.

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Details are not available, but au- Official confirmation is not ERFUL FIGHTING PLANES WHICH thorised quarters assert that the new plane will possess not only superior WILL UNQUESTIONABLY

THE MESSERS. offensive power, due to stronger arma- available.-Havas.

STONGER THAN CHMIDT 110 TYPE WHICH BRITISH [ment and greater speed, but also will

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HELIGO be better protected.-Havas.

RED ARMY RETREATING

IN DISORDER For A Merry Christmas

Tromsoe, To-day. The Red Army in the Pet- samo region is retreating in disorder before a vigorous Finnish counter-attack ac-

VOLUNTEERS cording to reports from the FOR FINLAND

Stockholm, To-day.

A huge pro-Finnish demonstration was held in front of the Stockholm railway station to-day when the first batch of Swedish volunteers for Fin- land entrained.

Norwegian border.

The opinion of competent military observers is that the Russians advan- ced too far and too fast from their base to be able to establish adequate communications in the Arctic weather conditions.

Indications are that they have'aban- doned large quantities of war materi- They were under the command of als in their retreat, which has been Captain Tann, who served in the observed from the Norwegian side of Ethiopian Army as a volunteer dur-the-frontier-Reuter. ing the Abyssinian War.

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Stockholm, To-day.

Cheered by a large crowd, the first

important unit of Swedish volunteers

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left for Finland yesterday with full†says that Hitler telegraphed to Stalin equipment-Havas.

WEATHER FORECAST:—North and north-east winds, moderate to fresh fine.

on the occasion of the latter's sixtieth birthday, "sending you heartiest con- gratulations and best wishes for your personal health and the welfare of the

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