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JAPAN & RUSSIA DISCUSS Finland Not To

NON-AGGRESSION

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

PARIS, MARCH 10 (UP).—NEGOTIATIONS FOR A NON-AGGRESSION PACT BETWEEN JAPAN AND RUSSIA ARE REPORTED FROM HIGHLY AUTHORITATIVE TOKYO SOURCES, VIA SHANGHAI.

Moscow sources report that Japan is demand- ing that Russia cease extending aid to Chiang Kai- shok; secondly that Russia stop assisting the Chinese Communist armies; thirdly, that Russia recognise Manchukuo,

In return, Japan will recognise Russian in- fluence in Chinese Turkestan, -RUSSIA'S FOUR DEMANDS

Russia is requesting that Japan recognise Outer Mongolia and the Polish partition. Russia also wants the demilitarisation of northern Manchukuo' and control

of the Manchurian Railway up to Harbin,

It is reported that Japan has rejected the last- mentioned demand.

ECONOMIC ISSUES

On the economic side, it is reported that Japan has offered Russia sausage casings, fruits, soya, magnesiu and sulphur in exchange for oil, coal and manganese.

On the other hand, Russia is offering Fish, sugar and salt, but is demanding new shipping tonnage in exchange for iron deliveries.

NAZI SEA WARFARE 217,964 TONS OF TANKERS LOST

:OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, March 10 (UP).— The United Press records show that 30. Allied and neutral tankers totalling 217,964 tons have been sunk in the war 80 far.

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These include 20 British vessels totalling 144,303 tons; four Norwegian totalling 28,611 tons; two Dutch totalling 14,014 tons; two Swedish totalling 73,- 141; one French tanker of 14,115 tons and one Danish of 10,517 tons.

The Indian Princes Want Guarantees

Integrity Of States To Be Safeguarded

due place among the Dominions" is proved by the conference between

ITALY RELIEVED BY BRITISH DECISION

ROME, Mar. 10 (Reuter). The British decisión"to" release the coal ships has been published under four column headlines in fell papers here.

Although the public un- doubtedly expected BOMIC such friendly solution, the hus actual announcement come as a relief to all.

The only press comment so far is by "Popli Di Roma" which says. "It is an net, of goodwill. Now there only remains the question of principle,"

HARBOUR ACCIDENT

European Woman is Injured

PACT

THIS IS THE GUN THE NAZIS FEAR

THE DEADLY MULTIPLE POM-POM, photographed in a British worship. This four-harreled weapon is capable of pouring forth a deadly half of bullets at any enemy aircraft altempting to fly over British ships and is one explanation of the Itealthy, respect with which German bombers treat our Navy. No low-flying attempts have yet been made to bomb British warships. Compare this attitude with the one adopted by the R.A.F. on its raids on Klel.-Donici Photo.

Nasty Slap In Face For Ribbentrop

RELEASE OF

OF ITALIAN SHIPS A DIPLOMATIC

TRIUMPH

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

Be A Second Munich

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (UP)-The following in- formation has been gleaned from diplomatic and official quarters regarding the Russo-Finnish peace negotiations: Firstly, that the Russians are discussing a general agreement for peace after which, if they are successful, an armistice will be announced.

Secondly, that such discussions are now taking place in

Moscow.

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Thirdly, that if successful, the armistice stage of the negotia- tions will be followed by final discussions on the terms in which new boundaries will be drawn between the two countries, official nets of territorial cession drawn up, and general guarantees given regarding the integrity of Finland, together with the status of her relations vis-a-vis Russin, and means of settling future die- pute which might arise.

The result of these discussions will probably be embodied in a general treaty signed by both countries.

No Second Munich

BRITISH TROOPS READY

May Be Sent To Aid The Finns

The general Impression gathered from diplomatic quarters here is that any agreement must not be permitted to become a second Munich in which Finland hands over some territory new and later would be gobbled up.

that The problem how to guarantee such would not be Finland's fate appears to be one on which most. diplomatic activity is centred here and apparently other parts of Europe. LONDON, Mar, 10 (UP).

The form of guarantee Finland Is

-According to reliable in- inost likely to receive is not known.

11owever Swedish diplomaile formation it is reported that spokesman told the "United Press,"

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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

"All the Nordle states are stili vitally certain battalions of Interested in seeing Finland maintain specially trained regular Ber political, economic and milliary British army troops are now integrity. That is why we consented

to be intermediaries in transmiting concentrated in camp at a the Soviet proposals which we be- certain convenient port

Heved could result in peace.

"Morcover, Finland is now certain, from where they can depart after her heroic fight, to preserve for Finland if the present closer ties with the Nordic group it

peace is made. A reassertion of her peace negotiations fail, and absolute independence might even be the Allies decide to send made shortly by the Scandinavian groupby

massive military-support-to- the Finns...

Armistico Talks HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter).

Fighting Goes On -Oficial ailence on the peace talks

HELSINGFORS, Mar. 10 (Reuter), was broken by a communique issued

-Despite the pence negotiations, the The communique says that some Russians were presslug the Finns days ago the Soviel and Finnish gov- hard throughout the week-end, mak- ernments entered into contact through ing furlous attacks in many parts.

Soviet troups were desperately an Intermediary of the Swedish Gov- crnment with the object of examining fighting to extend the foothold they

LONDON, Mar. 10 (UP).—Great Britain foiled the German Foreign Minister this evening. by releasing the Italian colliers, according to the "Sunday Observer."

The "Observer's" diplomatic correspondent. says the British Government's decision is expected "to prove one of the most important diplomatic triumphs of the war. It took much of the ground from under Ribbentrop's feet."

Moller

Steamer

Aground

Immediate Help Called For

Delhi, the need is urged, in any future a plank which was jutting ground at Latitude 27.50 constitution, for safeguards and

and Longitude 120.59. guarantees for the preservation of the Out from a-junk. -sovereignty and autonomy of the

States.

No Domination

It is declared that no unit should be placed in a position to dominate others or interfere with the rights and safeguards guaranteed them.

Further, the paper states, Ribben- trop's visit to Rome is diagnosed in Ger Allied diplomatic quarters many "bid for a Spring offensive. It adds that no suprise will be felt here if the projected German offen- sive takes a diplomatic and not a military form.

"It is recognised that the situa tion in Finland. became for Ger many most urgent matter that) prompted an appeal to Italy for help," the paper asserts..

The

Lost His Ace Card

"Sunday Chronicle" said:

WESTERN FRONT

ACTIVITY ON LAND & IN AIR

"Ribbentrop will strive in Rome to New Nazi Communique

Ribbentrop's visit to

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH**

the possibilities of securing peace.

The utility of direct conversations was recognised by both sides.

Delegation in Moscow

The

had secured on the coast west of Viborg. but according to to-night's communique, all attempts at this front

to now had been broken.

up

Fresh waves of troops, which tried Soviet Government, having in-

to advance over the ice with sledges, vited representatives of the Finnish were decimated by intensive Finnish Government 10 proceed to Moscow to air bombing. undertake discussion, a delegation

North-east of Lake Ladoga, the consisting of M. Ryti. M. Pustikivi, Russions launched an attack along the General Walden and Deputy chore near Uoma and there was heavy Vojonman Wednesday evening.

Finns claim have killed 2,000 The dela

delegation lind two or three Russians two days ago.

Attacks on this front were repulsed. interviews with representatives of the

Rods Claim Succossos Soylet Government.

MOSCOW. Mar. 10 (Reuter) —To- day's communique claims the capture PLEASE Turn To Page 7.

left for Moscow on fighting at Kolanjold, where the

On these occasions, the Finnish re-i presentatives look note of the Soviet peace conditions,

No decision hitherto bas been taken.

to

LATEST

Moller Steamer Refloated

day to And he has lost the chief card

Armistico Refused in his hand for new diplomatic con--

BERLIN, Mar. 10 (UP).—

STOCKHOLM, Mar. 10 (Reuter)- MANILA, Mar. 11 (UP), versations with Mussolini. It was no WHILE travelling in The Radio Corporation of detention of the Italian colliers as a

secret that he had hoped to use the Official German reports from the t is now possible to get a clearer picture of the Russo-Finnish peace NEW DELIII, Mar. 10 (Reuter) Walla-Walla No. 6 yester-America this morning inter-lever to force Mussolini to rally to Western Front to-day stated: ks.

"The sector between the Mosello While the attainment by India of her day, Mrs. H. L. Lockhart cepted a S.O.S. signal from

A suggestion was made some ten the weakening Axia"

thrust Tho

"Chronicle" states that Rib- River and the Palatinate Forests, days ago, when the Russian welcomed in the draft resolution ap-received head injuries when the British steamer Ariadne bentrop planned a tri-Power bloc which has been the principal on the Karelian Isthmus appeared to be progressing so rapidly, that the the Allies with the Princes and Ministers in New the motor-boat collided with Moller (1,850 tons) which is Germany, Russia and Italy against battleground in the west sincelme had come to,consider an arrals-

a "patched up" peace the beginning of the war, was ice. in Finnnnday Times" diplomate the scene of liveller artillery and

as the first step.

Communications passed between The correspondent says the British reconnaissance activity on Satur. Finland and Russle through M. Erkko Government's declion to release the day. Both The collision occurred near

sides undertook in Stockholm and the Swedish Lega

SHANGHAI, Mar. 11 (UP),—The The vessel was en route to colliers was reached before, and in patrol excursions.

tion in Moscow,

The Russians refused an armiatico Moller Steamship company has an The resolution will be moved by No. 8 Buoy. Mrs. Lockhart was the Jam Sahib of Nawansgar at the taken aboard the Kwaiyang for Shanghai from Wenchow, dependently of, any knowledge of

"The enemy's reconnaissance troops but agreed to receive a Finnish denounced that the Ariadne Moller More than 200

The Italian Arment passengers session of the Chamber of Princes on treatment.

were unsuccessful in several of their legation which, as now known, flew was refloated at high tide and that ventures, their scouting parties being to Stockholm and then went to she is now proceeding to Shanghal Tuesday.

A report

with all her passengers. of the affair was have already taken to the The puper adds that the main tossed back without dimculty.

Moscow. made to the police by Kwok Lo.lifeboats.

points of the Italian case were that "On the other hand German scout- The time limit fixed for these talks the ships were dispatched from ing parties pushed into enemy ters believed to expire on March 18. coxswain of the walla-walla.

The signal states that im- Italy in ampls time to return with ritory several times at different points In the meanilme. It is urlerstood,

their cargoes before the ban became and returned with information.

contact has been maintained between mediate help is required. operative, that the delay was due to

"Fighting occurred at several places the Finnish and Allied Governments The Arisde Moller was formerly weather conditions and that Ger-

regarding ways and means of Lu- "Other

sectora of the Western Front. the Newcastle steamer Hunter, plying many had already been paid for the in which the enemy suffered losses,

creasing help for Finland If necemury. coal and therefore its hold up or between Newcastle and. Sydney,

release would not affect any benefit were quiet.

Claim Air Superiority:-

**Only Finns Can Doelde she might derive from the transaction.

ROME, Mar. 10 (Reuter).The It is anticipated that one e of the re- "While bad weather yesterday hin- | arst authoritative comment on Russo-- suits of the Brilsh Government's dered enemy air activity German Finnish peace efforts has been made to Italy which have naissance flights over France, parti- who says that only Finland can shipments coat not been fully maintained in past cularly ever eastern France. The decide, if the herole war she is Ayers gained significant Information month

fighting is to be continued. Under the Anglo-Italian trade about the activities of troop move. But, he says, in the event of PARIS, Mar. 10:Heuter)-To- Staff Talks Start - day's communique states that on the agreement coal shipments are valued ments, activity at forfications and eleventh-hour help by the Allles it allways, on to these systematic is impossible to see how such intend ANKARA, Mor, 1b (Router)—It is western slopes of Vorges, several en- at Just under £4,000,000 annually, Horned that talks have been started counters took place between our and Due To Misunderstanding daytime German flights regular night Sweden and avoid provoking retalia- LONDON, Mar. 10 (British Wire patros fights were made. The ton from both Russia and Germany, Force, the Commander of the British which had to fall back under press in the course of a most friend-lih are unable to cross the Ger Any Belish and French inter termination of Princes to render Oghting forces in the Near East and pressure. every possible assistance in men, the French Air Commander in the Air forces were fairly active" on 17 conversation which Lord Hallax men light in daytime but they have vemtions would therefore mean de-

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It adds that any constitutional scheme involving the transference of the relationship of states with the without Crown to any other authority

the States' voluntary agreement, or permitting alterations affecting the Interests of the States without their consent cannot be acceptable to them.

Resolution Of Loyalty NEW DELHI, Mar. 10 (Reuter) A resolution of loyalty to the King and the British Government in wer will be moved by the Chancellor here

at the opening session of the Cham ber of Princes to-morrow,

The resolution desinres the arm de

Allies Ready

In Near East

BEIRUT, Mar. 10. (Router).- The French Army in the Near East under General Maxime Weygand, is ready for anything that spring may bring, it is stated authoritatively here.

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Patrols Meet By decision will be to Shezcase Britain's avers continued systematic recon- by Virginio Goyda in "Voce D'Italia"

The Vosges

between the head of the Turkish Air vanced units and German patrols

Eastern Mediterranean.

both sides..

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