No Signs Of A Let-Up In Finnish Fighting
RUSSIANS HAMMER AT
Stockholm, To-day.
THE HELSINKI CORRESPONDENT of the “Afton- bladet” states that the Russians now stand in a semi-circle round Viborg. Their attacks, following each other, are undiminish- ed. in intensity, and it would seem they are straining every effort to obtain possession of the town in time to affect the peace discussions.
Hitherto no Russian soldier has suc- ceeded in setting foot in the town, though they at one time were report- ed in one of the far suburbs.
Meanwhile, according to Information reaching well-informed alrcles in Paris, French planes scored their thir- tleth victory in air battles in Finland on Sunday.
The Finns have become quickly adept at flying fighter machines from France, which have now been operat- ing for several days in Finland.-Reu- ter.
FINNISH COMMUNIQUE
Helsinki, To-day.
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SWEDISH
MINISTER "SURPRISED"
Stockholm, To-day.
A denial that Sweden has
STILL VIBORG
ADMIRALTY LIST OF CASUALTIES
London, To-day..
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The Admiralty has issued. list of casualties arising "from various hazards of service and not related to any particular ship or action.
They include 12 officers killed, one dead from wounds, two died and three wounded, 30 ratings killed, five died from, wounds, seven missing believed killed and 14 wounded.--Router.
given Finland any advice GERMANY'S
A communique states that the Rus-was given to Reuter by t
the
sians continued attacks on the shore Swedish Foreign Minister, GLORIFIED
in Viborg Bay and Vouksen. Many local attacks were repulsed and six tanks destroyed.
It admits that north-east of Lake Ladoga the Russians captured a small island in the Archipelago of Pit- karanta. It is claimed that 2,000 Rus- sians were killed at Kollanjoki where fighting continues.
M. Guenther, yesterday.
M. Guenther said: "We have not had the slightest contact with Ger- many from beginning to end of these negotiations. We have done nothing to advise the. Finnish Government one way or the other.".
yet been raised..
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HELOTS
AID TO FINLAND
IMPORTANCE OF COMMONS STATEMENT
London, To-day.
The Prime Minister's firm statement in the Commons on aid to Finland has made a deep impression in political and foreign diplomatic circles in London.
It has been received by the public generally with whole hearted approval.
Mr. Chamberlain told the House that the British and French Govern- ments had informed the Finnish Government that "they are prepared in response to an appeal for further aid to proceed immediately and joint- ly to the help of Finland, using all available resources at their disposal." Pressed for further details and ask- ed in particular if the despatch of troops was contemplated, the Premier declined to add to the original terms of his statement.
The statement, however, has arous-
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London, To-day. Details of educational me- Asked whether there was a pos- [thods in present day Ger- It says that Finnish aircraft con- slbility of a Swedish guarantee tinued reconnaisances, and also bomb- Finland is peace was, concluded, M.many, revealed at a recent ed comment for the directness and Guenther said the question had not conference of teachers of energy of its language to which, it
Essen, have been commented vers tend to give its full value.
is noteworthy, the shrewdest obser- upon in the British press, the meantime, reports from which contrast them with European capitals leave the position British educational ideals and nish Ministers and the Soviet Gov- of the negotiations between the Fin- methods as could have been ernment obscure-British Wireless, derived from the recent Com-Teaching which tends to despise intel- mons speech of the President lect may produce heroes but it does of the Board of Education.
not make a type of mind, useful in war which becomes more and more The "Manchester Guardian," com- "Our constant aim has been to do menting on the German methods, says:
an intellectual thing.” The Soviets are advancing on the what was best simultaneously for “It is a tragedy when we see the gen-
several times enemy detachments and troops concentrations on roads and ice in Viborg Bay. They also attack- Referring to Anglo-Swedish rela- ed columns of troops and artillery |tions he said: "I hope they will re- posts.
main as cordial as they traditionally Russian' 'planes bombed several have been and as they still are.' towns. It is confirmed that eight Rus- sian 'planes were shot down.-Reuter. RUSSIAN CLAIM
Moscow, To-day. A communique claims that the Soviets have surrounded Viborg and have occupied the eastern northern parts of the town.
western shore of Viborg Bay.
ter.
and
M. Guenther said Sweden was very surprised at the way her policy was misunderstood and misrepresented abroad.
CONSTANT AIM
Finland and Sweden. Reu-
made it clear that the best way to help Finland was for ourselves to remain neutral, but to do all we could in sup- plying the necessary materials volunteers.'
NAZIS STATE THEIR CASE
*** NO REGIMENTATION The British attitude to youth train- ing was summed up in Mr. Kenneth Lindsay's account of the National Youth Committee which was design- ed to develop the all round functions of voluntary youth organisations.
"We shall never have a regimented scheme in this country," he declared.
Circumstances erosity of the whole youth of a great nation turned into such ways for it lays waste the future. It is difficult to uproot errors learnt in youth, difficult and to make free men out of those brought up to see themselves as glorified helots Replying to a question whether there sworn to the service of the German was any possibility, of Sweden consi-state and its leaders. dering curtailing exports of iron ore to The Nazis are teaching their chil-But the government would assist every the belligerents in order to safeguard dren a new morality, one alien to bona fide youth organisation without Oslo, To-day. her neutrality, M. Guenther replied: Europe and making its peace impos- impairing its independence and fur- Germany has informed "It seems that would have a contrary sible.
ther all youth activities, cultural and effect. Our safeguard is to continue What will be the effect of Nazi recreational as well as those tending Norway she considers her normal trade with all parties."-Reu-education? Nowadays patriotism is not to promote physical fitness.--British navy and air force entitled to ter.
enough even for aggrandisement. Wireless. attack neutral ships imme- diately if they are sailing in
enemy convoy.
She will also attack if they are without ordinary lights or nationality marks; if they use wireless to give military information or if they refuse to stop when summoned to do so.
Neutral vessels sailing together are advised to exercise strict caution es- pecially where enemy warships are operating.
This information is conveyed in a written reply. through the German Legation to a question from a repre- sentative of the Norwegian Shipown- ers' Association, Reuter.
GERMAN INVASION OF HOLLAND THREAT
́(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Berlin, To-day.
Nazi quarters are now saying that whether or not there are general peace discussions in the next two months or if Germany starts an offen- sive, any action by the Allies in the North will mean the German inva- sion of Holland and Belgium-Havas.
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