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RED INVASION BY LAND, SEA, AIR

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

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HELSINGFORS, NOV. 30 (UP).—SOVIET

RUSSIA HAS WON, AT LEAST DIPLOMATIC WAR, AGAINST FINLAND. FINNISH GOVERNMENT RESIGNED TO-DAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORIGINAL DEMANDS MADE BY THE SOVIETS.

THE

The Russians insisted upon the resignation of the Finnish Foreign Minister, Mr. Erkko, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish forces, Field-Marshal K. G. Mannerheim. RESIGNATION FOLLOWS INVASION The Finnish Government's resignation succeeded a territorial invasion by the Soviets in which troops and aircraft participated.

Russia to-day invaded Finland by land, sea and air, and rained death on Helsingfors, Viborg and half a dozen other cities.

CITY DAZED BY RAIDS

Red planes roared through the clouded skies throughout the day and rained thermite bombs, (aerial torpedoes which are designed to penetrate buildings and are sometimes incendiary) which dazed Helsingfors, destroyed public buildings and apartment houses and started many fires.

At least three suburban homes in Viborg were set afire.

DEATH ROLL OF 200

It is unofficially estimated that the dead will run as high 'as 200 and many more were wounded. At nightfall the rescuers were searching the wreckage for dead or wounded.

The Finnish reply to the undeclared war was roaring air- craft which brought down one and perhaps two of the raiders in the frontier areas and the declaration that a state of war

against Russia exists.

PEOPLE CAUGHT UNAWARES

The raid on Helsingfors cought the mid-afternoon crowds on the streets in the middle of the city where the people were ap parently stupefled and many of them stood and gaped into the sky instead of seeking shelter. Bombs also fell in the railway station, in the harbour and at the airport.

Hotel lobbies and travel bureaus are thronged with foreigners who are seeking to leave the country. Tan Machines In Attack HELSINGFORS, Nov. 30

(Reuter). The city was bombed this afternoon by ten machines.

Many houses were in flames.

The bombers came over in groups)

of twos and threes.

A bomb fell near

the railway

station, and windows over

area were smasked,

Incendiary bombs

over a wide area.

ย wide

were....dropped Six houses were sot on fire at Fredericksgalan and Kalebagatai,

The Technical High School was set alight und an air raid warning was still in progress until the late after- noon,

From the centre of the city, about a score of bombs were counted and a big fire, from which dense clouds of smoke arose, 'was seen northern district of Helsingfors.

the

· No Stato Of War Declared WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (Reuter). The Flamish Minister, M. Probope,) in a statement, denied that Finland has declared war on Russia.

He said Finland had declared i state of siege.

M. Probope Inter had a conference with Mr. Cordell Hull.

Mannerheim Is C.-in-C.

FINLAND Vipu

ROMAN LITHUANIA

Kamas

EAST PRUSSIA MOLAND: Flags Indicate ports and Islands where Russia has already ob- lained concessions. The coveted Finnish islands, already reported decupled, are shown on the gulf of Finland.

They flew high and dropped their deadly missiles without

any attempt at accuracy.

A correspondent who

was tele-

HELSINGFORS, Nov. 30 (Reuter). ¡phoning at the time the raid started -Field Marshal Mannerheim. Fin- reported that he had already counted land's "Grand Old Man," has been a dozen bombs from where he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of sitting. the Finnish Forces.

Two of them were large ones and | broke the windows of houses within ļu radius of half a mile.

Aping Hitlor Again LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuter)-1 There were also incendiary bombs There is good reason to believe that and several buildings caught fire, Moscow delayed transmission of the It is quite impossible at present to Finnish reply to the Soviet Note so give any estimate of the number of that the Soviet Government would casualties. not be embarrassed in its pursuance The people, however, remained of its pre-arranged aggression. calm and, where possible, returned to

Viborg Attacked

It is understood that the Finnish their shelters, reply suggested an enquiry, by n frontier commission, and an offer to negotiate concerning the withdrawal] of Finnish troops as demanded by

Moscow.

Sheer Ruthlessness LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuter) Since early this morning the Soviet Anny, Navy and Air Forces have been attacking Finland with sheer ruthlessness.

cendiary bombs started several fires, Viborg was also attacked and in-

There were also attacks all the Viborg, way from Helsingfors while coast towns and villages were also shelled, either from naval balleries at · Kronsladi from warships.

or

Hogland Occupied According to one report, the Soviet Fleet has already occupied Hogland.

Friday,

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FINLAND RESISTS ALL ALONG BORDER

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the Karelian Isthmus. Red artillery is. pounding Sujoarvi and Kivona.

Northern Centres Taken HELSINGFORS, Dec. 1 (UP)- Soviet troops are reported to have partially occupied two points in the

north

Only meagre detalls of the situn- tion on the frontier are available, due to disrupted communicatoins,

Red Advanco Chacked BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

HELSINGFORS, Dec. 1 (Reuter).

RED AGGRESSION ANGERS AMERICA

(Continued from Page 1)

intimation that they would reject the ofter.

Soon after midnight, urgent cables began pouring into the State Depart ment from diplomats at Moscow, elsewhere in the Helsingfors and Baltic states, all stressing the gravity of the situation. Before day break, confirming the Inost despatches pesimistic predictions arrived relat ing detalls of the invasion.

The press in the United States sensationally played up the invasion in extra editions with screaming beadlines which were reminiscent of the first days of the war. Editorials

December 1, 1939.

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Sunday:

OLD COURSE BISA. K. Mackenzie, D. J. Gilmore.

1.20 D. 8. Edward, D. 9. Robb, 6.23 T. A. Pearce, G. C. Worratt 11.30 A. E. Lissaman. 1, T. Smith. D r. D. Hunter. A. Meiteilar, 140 Cul. Hase, G. M. Park.

0.45 W. W. C. Bhawon, L. R. Androwes 9.50 Burg. Cdr. Nicholson, n. Young, 0.32 H, H, Mundy, J. W. Cinque, P. E. Annia. Comde, Murray.

1000 8, 1, Bedwell, T. E. Pearce,"

10.04 Comdr. Holo. C. C. Stark, 10.08 R. 7. K. Walker, P. C. Jackson.

The Red armies have swept through and cartoons continued along the lines 10:15 M. Wylie, 4. Kennedy.

Rybachi Peninsuin in the extreme north of Finland, but they have made

little progress in Karelian Isthmus, where their advance has been limited to about five miles, despite the em- ployment of mechanised units, ad-

vancing under cover of heavy fire.

eavy

Occupation

Soviets Complete

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI COPENHAGEN, Nov. 30 (Domel). ---A dispatch from Helsingfors saye that Soviet forces to-day have.com- pletely captured the Ribach! Penin suk, facing the Arctic Ocean.

Soviet aircraft flying in formation twice bombed Viborg and Kotka, im.) portant towns on the southern const of Finland.

Bravo Resistanco STOCKHOLM, Dre. 1 (Reuter).- It is reported, here that Soviet troops have landed on the island of Hangoe, The "Baltic Gibraltar," following a bombardment from the air, though

this is not confirmed.

The Finns are stated to be resist- ing bravely on the Karelian. Isthmus, which is being attacked by land and

sen.

Reds Advancing ROME. Nov. 38 (Reuler). The Soviet forces who crossed the Finnish frontier are now rapidly advancing towards the Finnish "Maginot Line' 20 miles from the border, according to a message from Helsingfors,

They fre encountering some resistance.

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It is reported that the hospital at Enso was destroyed during a Soviet bombing raid,

wide. Here the Soviels bad the sup- port of naval batteries,

During the early fights over Helsingfors, Soviet leaßels demanded the overthrow of the Finnish Govern-

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Liberators Must Go "Mannerheim and Cajander must go!" said leaflets. "After which peace will come."

M. Cajander is the Finnish Pre- sident, while Field Marshal Manner- heim to-day took over the supreme command of Finland's forces.

He is regarded as the liberator of Finland, for he repulsed the Bol steviks 20 years aro. Both men enjoy grest popularity.

Three Raids On Capital SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, Nov. 30 (Domel). -Soviel bombers flying in formation raided Helsingfors three times. Scores of bombs were dropped into the centre of the city.

During the third räld in the after- noon, scores of incendiary bombs were dropped by Soviet planes and fires started at several places in the city.

Unofficial estimates by Govern- ment circles put the casualties caused by Soviet bombardment at over 200. "Numerous" private houses

have been demolished.

laken since the Russo-Finnish crisis, hotly criticising Moscow and recall- ing the fable of the wolf's accusation against the sheep. ITALY

10.10 T. Law, I. P. Tamworth. 10,20 H. M. Itowland, E. J. Faggiano. 10.24 R. C. Stewart, F. A. M. Elliot. 1028 M. A. Annett, J. B. Harrison. 1032 A. V. Greaves, J. W. Mayhew, 10.30 M. Pollock, E. Narria, 1040 W. J. E. Mackensie, II. Overy. 1044 L, R. Cramer, W. G. Robertson, ID40 A. N. & Q. A, A, Macfadyen. KOME. Nov. 30 (Reuler), "The | 1632 J. C. Brown, L. Jackson, traglo development of the Soviet-100 T. Medarry, D. M. MacDougall.

11.00 J. M. Pearson, E. G. Price. Finnish tension has aroused a wave 104 F. & Redmond. A. B. Purver.

11.00 W. Woodward, A. Nicol, 11.12 8. T. Suttin, W. 1. Alexander, 11.16 11 7. Armstrong. It. G. Sheldon. 1120 A. M. Mack, M. G. Carruthers. 1124 R. G. Everest, II. F. Phillipr. 1128 . Stenersen, F. Grover.

NEW COURSE

Indignation throughout the civilised world," states the "Osservatore Romano," which, atter making P strong sitack agalust the Soviet allitude to her northern neighbour, adde:

"The fate of the whole of Northern Europe is largely bound up with that of Finland” GERMANY

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHO

BERLIN, Nov. 30 (Domel).~~~~The German Government expresses seri eus concern at the Soviet invasion of Finland.

"Germany

can sympathise with Soviet Russin in the latter's attempt to seek the security of the two naval hases at Leningrad and Kronstadt but Germany will be obliged to remain en onlooker against the actual conflict between Finland and Russia," official circles said.

SOUTH AMERICA

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH--

BOGOTA, Nov. 30, (UP)—it is

authoritatively stated that Colombia is preparing a prolest to Moscow against the invasion of Finland and may suggest a joint statement by all South American Republles, JAPAN

9.20 J. Linaker," H. J. D. Lowe." 924 M. D. Cooper," F. A. Howard,* 932 N. K. Littlejohn," J. G. Campbell 940 P. G. Delany. E. T. McMullen. 0.48 Mrs, Selby, Miles Cuthbertson. 1.51 M. Goldman, Miss Blackburn. 10.00 Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs. Hunter. 10.08 D. D. Forbes, D, L. Birellatt. 10.16 . N. A. & Mrs. Smalley. 10.24 Mr. R. C. Stewart, Mrs. Streln

Perkins. 10,2 Mr. Dennis, Mrs. Collings. 10.40 Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs. Overy, 10:44 Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Robertson. 1052 Bir Vandeteur & Miss Grayburn, IAM F. B. Winter, Mika Vickers. 11.00 F. C. Young. W. Boatin

1100 Mr. Woodward, Mr. Nicol. 1116 Capt. MacPherson, Capt. Harvey. 1120 Capt. Helby. Major Archer. 1132 Capt. Hyde, Capt. Brawn. 11.20 Capt, Tracey. Capt. Warrack.

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Protest Against Blockade

The Government has officially pro- THE HAGUE. Dec. 1 (Reuter)-

against the Allied tested to Paris blockade measures, according to an announcement by the Prime Minis- fer, Dr. de Geer.

It is also officially announced that the Government has energetically, protested to Britain.

TOKYO, December 1 (Domci)-In a lengthy editorial to-day, the "Nichi) Nichi Shimbun" calls the Soviet de- mands on Finland as unreasonable DIPLOMATIC CHANGES and as taking advantage of the pre-

sent European turnoit.

New Japanese Appointment

To Foreign Office

Recalling that the Soviet Govern- ment under Lenin was first to re- cognize Finland in 1917 when It be-

that came independent, and

the

Tokyo, Nov. 30. Soviet Union herself proposed the Mr. Motukl Hasegawa, Third conclusion of the Soviet-Finnish non- Secretary, has been appointed Secret- aggression pact, the paper stresses ary of the Foreign Office to serve al that Finland wishes to maintain the Secretarint of the Foreign friendly relations with the Soviet | Minister.

Union and has committed no act Mr. Tokichi Saida, Commercial which might threaten Soviet Russia, Secretary of Embassy, has been up- nor Indeed has the power to do so. pointed Commercial Secretary of the Commenting from the viewpoint Japanese Legation in Spain, whlie Vice-Consul, of a third nation, the journal de- Mr. Yasutsugu Gotoh, clares that the reported Soviet at- has been transferred to Prague.— tacks upon Finland's territory_male Domel. it clear that the policy of the Soviet, which hitherto hus been upholding

the anti-imperialism polies and proudly naming herself as the originator of the non-aggression "pact. In "nearing imperialism" ts out- doing the toriner Russian regime.

national only excuse is the brutal imperialist"|

doctrine that might is right.

~~~ Molotoff's Rebuke To U:S

MOSCOW, Nov. 30 (Reuter).—M. Meloloft has sharply rebuked Ameri- can interference in the Soviet-Finnish dispute.

Observers here do not expect Soviet acceptance of the mediation from Grent offer.

In striving to extend her influence towards the Baltle, taking advantage of the present chaotic situation in Europe, the Soviet aims to eliminate It t

is also reported that Soviets the indirect threat

a direct threat from Germany as well troups landed on Selsicari Isinal in the Gulf of Finland, while units of the Soviet Baltic Sea Fleet Have started an offensive on Helsingfors Savic warships were reported to have already passed off logland Island

elders; adding that conversely the Britain and France, the journal con;

Roosevelt In Conference Soviel advance in the Baltic ma WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (Reuter). threaten Germany, although at pre-President Roosevelt returned from sent the latter country is unable to warm Springs and immediately went do anything this connection as ta into conference with Mr. Cordell Hull hands are already full in the fight concerning Finland. against Great Britain and France.

Almost simultaneously it became Predicting that the Soviet advance hos- the

towards the Daltle is likely to become known that an offelal of the Soviet future Soviet Embassy had advised the Govern- subject of German dispute, the "Nichi Nichi" ment that he saw no need for an observe that even if the Soviet de-extension of America's good offices for peaceful solut on of the Russo- mands ore realised by force the

Finnish dispute, country's 'safety will be in no way

On the other hand, Finland, through increased, nor will her prestige be

her Minister to Washington, has advised the Government that she would w fcome the United States' good ollees.

Soviet bombers dropped incendiary bombs on Emso, the centre of the in- dustrial zone in southern Finland, several buildings, including pital, have been destroyed.

Viborg was severely shelled from the sea.

Finn Forces Isolated Soviet forces also started invading into Finland from the north, near the Ribachi Peninsula facing the Arstie Ocean.

The Finnish troops stationed in the peninsula are reported to have

been isolated from dicir main force. The Soviet attacks north of Luke Ladogs were increasing in violence, The Soviet netian

this understood to alm at cutting of Suojarvi, strategically important pun- handle into Soviet territory.

area

Latest field dispatches state that the Soviet forces Invading from the Ribachi Peninsula have already cap- tured important strategical positions In the area and have advanced to the

border. immediate vicinity of the Norwegian

Five Raids On City HELSINGFORS, Dec. 1 (Reuter), -Forly persons, mostly women and children, were killed in the fourth ale raid оп Helsingfors, which occurred at 7 pm.

enhanced,

The reported attacks by the Soviet upon Finnish territory, following the Sovlet's abrogation of the non- aggression pael, are being carried out In the sanie way as was Germany's recent campaign against Poland,

In such a situation, all must feel sympathy for Finland," the paper

Kays,

HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1 (Reuter).—- indignation at the Russian invasion of Finland is general.

The windows of the offices of the Concluding, the journal warna Dutch Communist newspaper. Soviet Russin, whose fareign policy "Volksdagbind" in Amsterdam were has been professedly based upon non-smashed to-day when the news was aggression pacts with neighbouring | known, countries, has now decided to accam-

plish her purpose by hook or by crook. The Soviet's attitude towards Finland should constitute a valuable lesson for Japan, which also has Soviet Russia as a neighbour with whom special relations are maintain- ed,

BRITAIN

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There's nothing so wearing for

LONDON, Nov. 30 (Router),—Al- though to-day's leading articles In In the four raids, 250 people have the British Press were written before a mother as a child who won't They have attacked on and in

been killed or wounded. Eleven the Soviet invasion of Finland, most three main forces, while the air forco

eat well. Usually such a child Soviet planes have been shot down,

popers considered the invasion in- bombed towns and elties all day long.:

The fifth raid came at 9 pm the evitable and bitterly condemned the is the "nervy" highly-strung The Russian Baltie Fleet, which left.

Soviot bombers being directed to Soviet The land attack was in three main their objective by the great red glow

type. He picks at his food, looks aggression. Kronstadt yesterday.. has attacked

The "Times" says that the Soviet pale Hogland and other islands, which bodies,

of the burning city.

le and loses weight, excuses are even more grotesque than formed the subject of this

The first body attacked along the original

Foreign correspondents report thnt, those of the Nazis before Germany Conxing won't improve matters. Soviet demands.

Arelle Coast and, the Soviets sald, has despite the violence of the ralds and invaded Poland. occupied the whole of the Ribach! the fact that the first bombs were

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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" The "Dally Telegraph" points out but it stimulates their appetites OSLO, Nov. 30 (Domel)-A report was no greater to-day than it was in remarkably short time they get that the alleged threat to Leningrad for the foods they need. In a the Finns, who later, withdrew so that from the northern border anys that a

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