1940-02-20 — Page 4

THE GHINA-MAIL, FEBRUARY 20, 1940

LAKE LADOGA DEFENDERS

FINNISH POSITION

SAVE

ONLY WEAKNESS THE RIGHT FLANK

London, To-day.

DANES FIRE

ON NAZI AIRCRAFT

Copenhagen. To-day..

Ал aeroplane with German markings flew over Danish terri-

THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE towards Viborg means

that the Finnish right flank has been pushed tory in South Jutland yesterday. back, and if the Russian attacks on the left flank north-east of Lake Ladoga had succeed- ed, the strategic position of the Finns would have

Danish anti-aircraft batteries opened fire on it, but the 'plane was apparently not hit.-Reuter.

been exceedingly critical, says Reuter's military GERMAN

correspondent.

It seems probable, however, that the Finnish de-JEWS JOIN fences in the latter sector are unshaken. FRENCH

Shanghai, To-day.

SITUATION OF FINNS NOW EASED

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")

Helsinki, To-day.

While the Finnish victory north-east of Lake Ladoga has greatly eased the posă- tions of Finnish troops on the Karelian Isthmus, the situa- tion is still serious, reports a Havas correspondent at the Finnish Front.

The victory at Syskyjservi came as a result, not of a pitched battle, but of infinite patience and endurance; the cost to the Finns was surprisingly few In casualties.

Neither can there be a fear of further Russian. action in the "wasp waist,” and the 54th Divi- sion, and the Siberian ski battalion which tried to relieve it, lost so heavily that they will be un-from the French Consulate-General supplies and not allowing reinforce-

able to act in sympathy with other parts of the front.

Finland's weakness, therefore,

is

the right flank covering Viborg. FINLAND

The Russians will have to under-

take considerable preliminary work before they can stage the second stage of the offensive, and in this they are bound to be frequently interrupted by the Finnish air force, which is much stronger than it was at the outbreak of war.

18TH DIVISION NO MORE

It is learned that upon notifications

cn-

For weeks, the Finns attacked So- viet communication lines, disrupting over 60 German Jewish refugees, who ments to reach the practically enlisted with the circled Russians. provisionally

in Shanghai French fighting forces

When the final drive was launched, of war, the Soviet troops were worn out and shortly after the outbreak have reported to French headquarters | put up a poor resistance,-Havas. here.

LOAN DANGER GREEK SHIP TORPEDOED

Washington, To-day.

Madrid, Ta-day.

Mr. Jesse Jones, Federal Loan Ad- ministrator, testifying before the House of Representatives Banking

The Greek steamer Elli (1,100 tons) A Finnish communique announces Committee, said that the Neutrality that the Russian 18th Division has now Act would prohibit the Export and was torpedoed by a U-boat 60 miles been completely destroyed north-east Import Bank from granting a loan off Cape Finisterre while on the way should declare from Cardiff to Greece with a cargo of Lake Ladoga. Eighteen thousand to Finland if : Russia Russians were killed or taken prisoner. war against Finland or if President of coal.

The crew of 26 took to the boats Russian attacks between the Gulf Roosevelt deckches that a state of war

and the U-boat then completed the of Finland and Vuoksen were repuls- exists between tham.. ed, and the Finns

victories Mr. Jones expressed willingness to vessel's destruction with a second tor- saved south-east of Salmenkoita, where 31 grant additional credits to Finland as pedo, A Corurma fishingboat guns were captured, and north-east long as she “is still fighting with the Elll's crew all of whom were tak-

Fen to hospital-Reuter. of Lake Ladoga, where booty includ-chance to win,” ed 20 tanks, 36 heavy guns and 17 tractors.

claim

Around” Taipale the Reds -attacked about midday and fighting continues. AIR BATTLES

Sunday

го-

The Finnish air force on successfully carried out several connaissance and bombing flights over and behind the enemy's lines. Numer- our air battles ended, successfully for the Finnish · machines.

the

The Russians were active in war zone and in the interior of the country. They bombed many towns, destroying houses and killing wounding a number of civilians.

and

The number of planes which flew over Finland during the day is be- lieved to have been the highest on record. It is confirmed that 20 Rus- sian planes were downed, and in addition it is believed four others were brought down.

During one raid, Soviet airmen tried to machinegun civilians.--Reuter.

TOWNS RAIDED

Helsinki, To-day. Soviet bombers are, attacking towns and centres far behind the fighting lines. Heavy anti-aircraft fire kapi the bombers away from the centre of Abo in five raids; bombe. started: fires, however, on the outskirts.----Reuter.

ITALY TO CONTINUE INDEPENDENT ACTION (SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")

Bome, To-day. Italy's determination to pursue an independent policy and to make sure "nothing is decided against or with- out her" is, asserted in the newspaper Telegrafo commenting on the laconic tone of the official com umique, issued on the recent meeting of the Supreme Defence Council, namely, “Italy, must be careful in the mist of an impor tast clash of ideologies and empires,"

Havas.

Reuter..

OFF THE RECORD

"Put down that paper andi eat your

Here's Luck

By Ed Reed

BANÍS, DRESSPRANC JUST LIKE HOME

EWO BEER

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STATUS OF SMALL NEUTRALS

(SPECIAL TO “OMINA MAIL")

Landon, Ta-day. The importance of the Alt- mark case cannot be over- estimated, as it raises the whole question of the status of small neutrals which are unable to protect their nen- trality.

Germany is constantly making use

of Scandinavian-territorial waters and... will not stop at protests unbacked by force.

Government quarters are studying means to remedy this situation, while public opinión favours strong diplo-

MISS LEE YA CHING'S AIR TOUR

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")

New York, To-day. Miss Lee Ya-ching, China's leading aviatrix, has annospiced that on March 1 she will undertake an air tour of Central and South America and the Work Indies, -- collecting funda

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