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RUSSIA CONDEMNED BY ENTIRE WORLD

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Northern Europe is largely bound up with that of Finland." GERMANY

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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' BERLIN, Nov. 30 (Domel)-The German Government expresses acri- -ous concern at the Sovlet invasion of

Finland.

RUSSIA INVADES

FINLAND BY LAND,

SEA AND AIR: HEROIC

+

RESISTANCE

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the Soviet Baltie Sea Fleet bave started an offensive on Helsingfors. Bovlet warships were reported to have already passed off logland Island

Soviet bombers dropped incendiary bombs on Emso, the centre of the in- dustrial zone in southern Finland, several buildings, including a hos

"Germany can sympathise with Soviet Russia in the latter's attempts to seek the security of the two naval banes at Leningrad and Kronstadt but -Germany will be obliged to remain an❘pital, have been destroyed, * onlooker against the actual conflict between Finland and Russia," ofcist circles unid.

SOUTH AMERICA

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH BOGOTA, Nov. 30, (UP)-It is authoritatively stated that Colombia is preparing a protest to Moscow against the invasion of Finland and may auggest a joint statement by all South American Republies,

JAPAN

TOKYO, December 1 (Deniel)-In a lengthy editorial to-day, the "Nicht Nichi Shimbun" calls the Soviet de- mands on Finland as unreasonable

Viborg was severely shelled from! the sea.

Finn Forces Isolated Soviet forces also staried Invading Into Finland from the north, near the Ribochi Peninsula facing the Arcile Oconn

The Finnish troops stationed In the peninsula are reported to have been isolated from their main force. The Soviet attacks north of Lake Ladoga were increasing in violence.

this The Soviet action in

arca Ja understood to alm

cutting off Suojarvi, strateglenily important pan- handle into Soviet territory.

Latest Beld, dispatches state that the the Suvlet forces Invading from Hibachi Peninsula have already cnp- tured important strategical positions and as taking advantage of the pre-in the area and have advanced to the sent European turuoit.

Recalling at the Savlet Govern-immediate vicinity of the Norwegian

border,

ment under Lenin was frak to re-

Five Raids On City cognize Finland in 1917 when it be-

HELSINGFORS, Dec. 1 (Reuter). cune independent, and that the Soviet Union herself proposed theFurly persons, mostly women and conclusion of the Soviet-Finnish non- children, were killed in the fourth

raidi Cute Bir

on Helsingfors. whiteh aggression pact, the paper stresses that Finland wishes 10 maintain ccurred at 7 pm.

The fifth rald came at 9 pm., the Soviet bombers being directed to their objective by the great red glow of the burning city.

In the four raids, 250 people have friendly relations with the Soviet been killed or wounded. Eleven Union and has committed no act Soviet planes have been shot down, which might threaten Soviet Russla,; mur Indeed has the power to do so.

Commenting from the viewpoint of a third nation, the journal de- clures that the reported Soviet ai- tacks upon Finland's territory make it clear that the policy of the Soviet which hitherto has been upholding anti-Imperialiam

the national polley and proudly naming herself as the originator of, the non-aggression There has at no time been any sign pret, in nearing imperialism is out doing the former Russian regime.

In striving to extend her influence towards the Ballic, taking advantage

in

of the present chrolle sitantion Europe, the Soviet aims to eliminate

a direct threat from Germany as well

A

Foreign correspondents report that, despite the violence of the ralds and the fact that the first bombs were dropped only one minute after the alarm, the morale of the civilian population has been magnificent. of panic.

Bordor Towns Bombed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" OSLO, Nov. 30 (Domel)-A report from the northern border says that a of seven Soviet bombers bomb-

as the indirect threat front Great Pechatno and Lyhnalamari, the

reat

Briinin and France, the journal con siders, additur that conversely the Soviet advance in the Baltic may threaten Germany, although at pre- sent the latter country is unable to do anything in this connection as its)

two towns at the northern tip of Fin- land, this afternoon and caused hig fires in the two places.

Seiskari Occupied

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HELSINGFORS, Dec. 1, (Reuter).

hands are already full in the Bght-Soviet forces crossed the frontier

and

at Kyrsylae and Kuencsenke ngainst Great Britain and France,

Predicting that the Soviet advance occupied the Island of Seiskari, 40 towards the Baltic is likely to become miles to the west of Kronstadt. The the subject of a future Soviet port of Terijoki, ten miles from the German dispute, the "Nicht Nich!" frontier, was also occupied, after a observe that even if the Soviet de- honbardment from the sea. mands are realised by force the country's safety will be in no way Increased, nor will her prestige be enhanced.

The reported attacks by the Sovlet upon Finish territory, following the Sovict's abrogation of the non- aggression pach, are being carried out in the same way as was Germany's recent compaign egeinst Poland.

Finnish Claims SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 36, (UP),--The Flmish Defence Ministry, in radio brondeast, said: "The Russian troops the border In several who crossed plaers have all been repulsed this has heen lively afternoon. There

border. artillery duels lung ne Many Russian

have tanks

been

"In such a situation, ali must reel destroyed. sympathy for Finland," the paper

says.

"Concluding, the journal warns that Soviet-Russia, whose foreign policy has been professedly based upon non- aggression parts with neighbouring countries, has now decided to necom- plish her purpose by hool: or by crook. The Soviet's attitude towards Finland should constitute a valuable

SPARING NEUTRALS

tesson for Japan, which also has Mr. Butler Explains

Soviet Russia nga neighbour with whom special relations are maintain-

ed.

BRITAIN

Embargo Order

LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuler).

In the House of Commons

LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuter).Al- to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, the though lo-day's leading articles in Under-Secretary

for Foreign

the British Press were written before Affairs, dealing with the general the Soviet invasion of Finland, most situation, re-affirmed the Gov-

papers considered the invasion

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

They To The Lucky Dip

December 1, 1939.

ARTOJA NEAI TU ETOVANN

PHOTONEWS

FINLAND'S

DEFENCES GO

INTO ACTION AGAINST REDS

A fair helper at the St. John's Cathedral Fair desorts her stall to try hor luck at the lucky dip.-Ming Yuen,

THE FINNISH CRUISER VAINAMOINEN, which is reported to have gone into action against the Russian,

FINLAND'S COASTAL DEFENCES, which went into action against the Red invaders.

evitable and bitterly condemned the ernment's intention of sparing U.S. Aid For

Soviet aggression.

The Times" says that the Soviet excuses are even more grotesque than those of the Nazis before Germany Invaded Poland,

No more perfunctory excuse could have been made than to suggest that the troops of a small country, all of whose interests were based on peace and neutrality, could threaten nation of 180,000,000 people.

neutrals as much as possible in the interpretation of the Order- in-Council.

Allies

Neutrals representations are re- Greater Urge To Help creasing concern. eelving the close attention of Vis- count Halifax.

"At the same time we have had

PREMIER TELLS OF AGGRESSION

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They found it ocus to believe the strategical Than In Last Wär mcasures sucli scope and import- LONDON, Nov. 30 (Router).ance involving a Soviet attack on afterwards it was understood that American desire to help the Finland was intended, yet a few hours Allies as inuch as possible Ia to-Soviet forces had invaded Flanish day even granter than it was in territory at several sections of the the last war, said Mr. Bertram frontier, and had dropped incendiary The Daily Telegraph" points out!

Kruger, the representative of the bombs on the aerodrome in the

neighbourhood of Helsingfors. that the alleged threat to Leningrad

"We are more closely allied with American Society for looking was no greater to-day than it was in France than ever before, both in after military and civilian 1932 when Soviet Russia signed Non-Aggression Pact with Finland, The recent appointment of M. Casualties in Britain, in a broad which she has now denounced.

The Labour paper, "Daily Herald," Jean Monnet as the first Inter-Allied cast from Daventry to-day.

a growing feeling in Ometal of the Co-Ordinating Com-

Brutal Doctrins

ample evidence of the desire of neutrals to understand the reasons for the British decision and to appre- ciste, the radical differences between the British and 'German policies.

United We Stand

thought and action.

There is

Later it was reported that Helsing- fors, Viborg and other centres were bombed, in some cases with loss of life,

Mediation Offer Welcomed.

His Majesty's Government warmly

says that Finland is a highly civilis-mittee mocks it the despairing America, he said, that the British ed and democratic country, Russia's attempts of German propaganda to Empire and France are fighting and welcomed the mediation offer made only excuse is the brutal imperialist i try to draw a distinction between the making great seorlices for those by Mr. Cordell Hull, doctrine that might is right,

alma and objects of the two nations" things that Amerien holds most depr

Since it was their opinion that the Molotoff's Rabuke To U.S. Alluding to the Balkans, Mr. Butler-donocratic government, freedom of questions at lasus between Finland

was sure that any opportunity of thought and Uberty of conscience,

and Soviet were not of a nature la MOSCOW, Nov 30 (Router).-M.

The American Red Cross is doing justify remart to milliary measures Moloto has sharply rebuked Ameri-improving trade with Greece would can interference in the Soviet-Finnish be taken and the matter was under as much as it can and large sums of (cheers), they deeply regretted this

nctive consideration.

money are being raised for its work attack upon a small independent dispute.

The Government was gratified to "We Want To Help Britain" nation Observers here do not expect leat of the recent decision

At the conclusion of Mr. Chamber- Soviet acceptance of the mediation Turkey and Bulgaria to reduce the position as a close friend and neigh lain's statement, Mr. Altice asked

In addition to Canada's special number of troops on the frontler bour of the United States, many whether the Government had receiv regions, which I was hoped, would American forefathers cams from the ed from the Soviets any statement ichd to a renewal of conadence British Isles, and, added Mr. Krugor, of reasons for what "appears to be between the two governments.

offer.

Roosevelt In Conference WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (Reuter). -President Roosevelt returned from Warm Springs and immediately went Into conference with Mr. Cordell Hull concerning Finland.

of

Control Of China's

to conenlidate, and centralise this Bristles Exports

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Almost simultaneously it became known that an official, of the Soviet Embassy had advised the Govern

CHUNGKING, Nov. 36 (Router),- ment that ho saw no need for an extension of America's good offices It is officially announced that China's for a peaceful solution of the Russo-annual export, of $28,000,000 worth fund will be devoted to hospital sup- debate on Foreign Affairs declared

of bristles is now placed under the On the other hand, Finland, through control of the Central Trust.

. Finnish dispute.

hor Minister to Washington, bas advised the Government that she'

would welcome the United States' Finland in general. good offices,

The windows of the offices of the Dutch Communist HOLLAND

newspaper. "Volksdagblad" in Amsterdam” were "AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1. (Reuter)-smashed to-day when the news was Indignation at the Russian invasion of known,

"we want to, help Britain,”

an indefensible act of unprovoked This desire to help has found ex-aggression." pression in the 'formation

Mr. Chamberlain replied: "None, of the American Committee in New Yoris at all."

Labour Party's Vardict feeling.

LONDON, Nov. 30 (Reuter)—In No actual money will be sent out the House of Commons to-day, Mr. of the United States this time, but, a Hugh Dalton (Labour), Initiating the plles for milltary and civilian that before the House assembled, the casualties.

Labour Party: hind considered the This work is of no political sign-Soviet-Finnish situation and bad rea- fleance, but, "is a spontaneous expres-ched, the conclusion, that an eat of sion of a very sincere desire to help." (aggression was committed by a great The work will be expanded no mate power against all democratic ter how great the domand grows, country.

Hospital supplica come with the Thy particularly regrotted that the very good wishes of the people of the Soviets had not accepted the United United States,

* |States offer of mediation.”

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Nazis Not To Call Up Poles

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