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PEACE OR WAR?

FINNISH MISSION FLYING BACK TO GERMANS RELEASED IN HONGKONG HELSINGFORS WITH RUSSIAN TERMS

Soviet Reported To Have Modified Demands

Nazis Proud Record!

LONDON, Mar. 11 (Re- ter).The Hanover. the 5,600 ton ship which has scuttled herself, is the 34th German ship to meet this ignominious end. The scut. tling of this ship is keeping intact Germany's proud re- cord of having sunk more

·German ships than anyone else.

The Hanover was buik about a year ago.

Double- Decker Buses Unlikely

Kowloon Scheme Still.

Being Considered The "Telegraph" understands

that despite lengthy delibera-

tions, the Government has not

yet reached a decision regarding

the request of the Kowloon Motor Bus.Company for permis.. sion to introduce double-decker buses.

NEXT 24 HOURS WILL DECIDE IF HOSTILITIES ARE TO CONTINUE

(Special to the "Telegraph")

PEACE OR WAR?

THE NEXT TWENTY-FOUR HOURS WILL DECIDE THIS MOMENTOUS QUESTION FOR FINLAND.

THE ENTIRE SCANDINAVIAN PRESS REPORTS THAT PEACE TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO BOTH FINLAND AND RUSSIA HAVE ALREADY BEEN DRAWN UP, AND THAT AN ANNOUNCEMENT IS MOMENTARILY EX- PECTED FROM HELSINGFORS.

THIS IS THE first photograpli published in Hongkong of the nine Germans who were released from Internment here as a result of the Anglo-Japanese negotiations over the Asama Maru_affair. The photo, graph was taken after the Germans returned to Tokyo. It is stated that arrangements have been made for their return to Germany via the trans-Siberian Railway-Domei,

AND

A "UNITED PRESS" DESPATCH FROM COPENHAGEN QUOTES THE INFLUENTIAL RIBBENTROP

IL DUCE DISCUSS

"BERLINGSKE TIDENDE" AS CONFIRMING THAT THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN MOSCOW HAVE SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED.

Strict Censorship

The Finnish authorities have clamped a strict censorship on all outgoing messages, AXIS AGREEMENT

however, and no information regarding the rumoured peace terms are being allowed to leak out of the country.

One of the last messages to come from Helsingfors was a dramatic exclusive interview by trans-Atlantic telephone between the New York Bureau of "United Press" and M. Tanner, the

Finnish Foreign Minister.

FRONTIER

VIOLATED

Soviet Planes Fly Over

Japanese Territory.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Mar. 12 (Domei).— The Bus Company's requestTwo Soviet planes crossed the

had the support of the Kowloon border in Sakhalien (Kurafuto) Residents' Association which, in and penetrated some 60 miles in a letter to the Hon, the Colonial (side the Japanese territory on Secretary on May 2, last year, Monday afternoon, according to expressed the opinion that if the la telephone message from double-deckers, were found in Toyohurn, the capital of Kara- other respects to be practical, fulo. their use would greatly case the A Soviet biplane Rew down atong congestion from the points of the lloronal River running through views of passengers and other the centre of Kurnfuto and penetrated road users.

jabout 25 miles into Japanese_ter-

ritory before it flew back to Sakhalien.

A Soviet monoplane appeared over

..

Hen.

North

Main Problem For almost a year the matter has been under discussion between the South Sakhallen from the sea and Government Departments concerned penetrated some 30 miles towards the P.W.D., the Police and the Estopu on the western coast before it Colonial Secretariat. The main blem is stated to be whether the type The flights were immediately, re-} 2 vehicle which it is proposed to put ported to the Overseas Ministry and

the Kowloon roads will not prove military authorities,

.on

too much of a burden on the roud; in

the

Hew buck north.

other words, whether the roads have At a Meeting of the Directors of been built strong enough to endure the China Provident Loan and constant strain of such heavy Mortgage Company, Limited it was weights.

decided, subject to audit, to recom- The Telegraph" understands that mend to the Shareholders at the a decision will soon be taken and forthcoming Annual General Meet- that in all probability the scheme will ing. the payment of a dividend of 10 be turned down until much time as the per cent. in respect of the year ended reads have been strengthened.

December 31, 1939, and carry forward lo next account the sum of $121,- 570,30.

More Buses Soon

Meanwhile, the Kowloon Motor Bus Company will shortly be in a months ago is now arriving and I position to place additional vehicles was ainted yesterday that extra buses In servico for school children. Rolling would be placed on the roads stock for new buses ordered some cording to the demand.

RIBBENTROP BOOED IN ROME OPERA HOUSE

....

ac-

AN AMAZING incident occurred during a broadcast by Rome-Radio early this morning, according to a reader of the "Telegraph.”

Tanner's Statement

M. Tanner informed "United Press" that the delegation in Moscow had not yet reached any agreement. with the Russian negotiators.

All reports to the contrary, said M. Tanner, should! be treated with the greatest reserve.

"Fighting continues on all fronts, and fighting continue if our delegates do not obtain terms that acceptable to Finland,” he added. BRITAIN'S OFFER

REDS IN VIBORG

Reds Claim City Has Boon-Entered-

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

ROME, Mar. 11 (UP).—Signor Mussolini and Count An Ciano talked with von Ribbentrop for 85 minutes. official communique said the talk covered the interna- tional situation.

It said: "the conversation was conducted in the spirit of the pact, alliance and other accords existing between . the two countries,"

Earlier, von Ribbentrop con-

ferred with Count Ciano alorie. APPEALS

The "United Press" corres- pondent who saw von Ribben- trop leaving the Papal audience" 12 at the Vatican this morning

Jlieved.

MOSCOW, Mar. will are (Reuter)-An official Redhought he looked definitely re- Army communique claims Diplomatic circles in Berlin report that the Soviet forces have that von Ribbentrop's visit to the completely surrounded ope might be the prelude to a new treaty between the Vatican and Viborg.

Germany.

Ribbentrop's Final Talks The communique claims

Mar, ROME, were that

and the eastern

Ribbentrop will see

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REFUSED

Sequel To Philippine

Mail Bond Case

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ WASHINGTON, Mar. 11 (UP).—The Supreme Court of the United States has refused to review the appeal made by (Reuter)-William Bruckner and William

Cluno Count

Gillespie against their conviction ite of using the malls to defraud in bond the Philippine Railway

M. Tanner refused to comment on Mr. Neville Cham- berlain's statement that Britain and France prepared to give Finland all the aid within their power. northern parts of the city this afternoon and afterwards he "Finland must await word from Russia before she are now in the possession of will be received by Mussolini. can consider the offer of the Allies," he said.

.

M. Tanner pointed out that the Moscow Mission was not empowered to accept Russia's terms.

"They are empowered to reject any Russian proposal. "But if they consider that the Moscow offer merits acceptance, they must first return with the terms to Helsingfors, where they will be considered by Cabinet and Parliament. DECISION TO-DAY?

"There may be a decision by to-day" (Tuesday). Meanwhile, newspapers throughout Scandinavia issue special editions in which the alleged Russian terms are bannered.

Almost every newspaper in Sweden, Norway and Denmark reports that terms have been reached in Moscow which will end hostilities.

It is reported that the Finnish Prime Minister has already left Moscow by air for Helsingfors. He is flying via Stockholm.

the Red Army. advancing along the eastern shore of the Bay of Viborg, the communique adds.

The Red forces are now

is due to leave at B.30 p.m.

Precedent Broker VATICAN CITY, Mar. 11 (Reu-

ter). Contrary to custom, the Papal car which took Ribbentrop to the Vaucon did not fly: the visitor's national flag, the swastika.

Loaves For Berlin Intensify Efforts

ROME, Mar.. 11 (Reuter),Herr STOCKHOLM, Mar. 11 (Reuven Ribbentrop left for Berlin to-day ter). The Helsingfors corres- at 9.22 p.m. (GMT),

Effect of Visit To Popo pondent of the "Afton Bladet" slates that the Russians now PARIS, Mar. 11 (Reuter)-Herr to the Pope stand in a semi-circle round von Ribbentrop's visit

does not mean that Germany has Viborg:

changed her attitude regarding the Their attacks, following each Catholle Church, stated a personality other, are undiminished in inten- In Vatican City to a "Havas" agency sity.

It would seem that they are strain-į: ing every effort to obtain possession of the town in time to effect dis cussions.

Hitherto no Russian soldier hus

succeeded in setting foot in the town, though they were at one time reported to be. In one of the for suburbs.

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correspondent.

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This spokesman adds that it makes difference to the Vatican protesta concerning the German persecution of the Church, especially in Poland.

It is further stated that Herr von

Ribbentrop visited the Pope to pay Holy See, and the Pope took the op- homage to the spiritual power of the portunity to make the proteste ren- Attacks Repulsed

dered necessary in the present cir- HELSINGFORS, Mar, 11 (Router).cumstances. -To-day's communique states that Telephone Talks With Hitler the Russians continued their attacks AMSTERDAM, Mar. 11 (Reuter). on the shore of Viborg Bay and at-Herr von Ribbentrop had a series the Karellan Isthmus,

Vuoksen. 2.-New frontler to be appro-

of telephone talks with Hitler last Many local attacks were repulsed night and again to-day, owing to the ximately along the present fghting and six tanks were destroyed, re-

constant need for fresh instructions line from Taipale to the Gulf of Finland, leaving the Mannerheim

to keep pace with the rapidly dove- Line intact and the western shores PARIS, Mar. 11 (Reuter) French, loping sliuation. of Lake Ladoga in Finnish hands. planes scored their 30th victory in

85-Minute Talk Viborg will also remain in Finalsh air battles over Finland on Sunday, ROME, Mar. 11 (Reuter)-After according to information reaching a brief interview with Count Clano, well-informed circles here,

Herr von Ribbentrop saw Signior of Russia's The Finns have become quickly Mussolini at 6 pm. claim for the Hangos Peninsula. adept at flying the fighter machines Count Cinno was also present at Finland, instead, to lease Flunish from France which have now been this meeting, which Insted 85 territory at the mouth of the Gulf operating for several days in Finland. minutes.

The Scandinavian Presa ports that one of the clauses in the agreement which the Fin- to ratify is that Finland's future independence should be guaran- by the Scandinavian

The person in question was listening to a broadcast of nish Parliament will be asked Wagner's "Lohengrin" from the Rome Opera House,

After the First Act a

party

of however, owing to the pandemonium | teed official guests were apparently in-created, apparently by the arrival of countries.

Herr the German guest and the playing of troduced. Among them was von Ribbentrop, the German Foreign the Naxt anthem. Minister, Alg

The Copenhagen "Esktra Bladet" Booing, hissing, and cat-calls were and the "Berlingske Aftenavis" hoth Faint clapping become audible and clearly audible in Hongkong and the report that the Russian terms are as the orchestra struck up the Nazi and noise became so great that the broad- follows: Italian Anthems. Sk

further drag casting station, abandoned The opera was unable to resume, attempts to continue the broadcast

1-Moderation. of Bula's original demands for territory ta'

Lands

3-Abandonment

of Finland to Soviet Russia for 25 to 80 years.

Finnish Airmen Scoro

British Ships Not At Potsamo

Cordial Parleys '' STOCKHOLM, Mar. 11 (UP)-A ROME, Mar. 11 (lieuter)-An insued thi communique 4---Abandonment of Russian de-"United Press" report from Petsamo official PLEASE Tum To Pago: 7,

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case.

The

petition charged

that the

Federal Prosecutor prejudiced the

case by "parading" movie stars and chorus girls to the stand for "irre- levant" testimony.

"Ot what relevancy to the issue were

the endless Inquiries by the Prosecutor as to the physical condi- ilons of the petitioners or the judg ment obtained against them, or the endless inquiries into the quantity or quality or types of food and drink they consumed?" the petition Inquired

Buencamino's Position Insular Department circles_paid

close attention to the decision. Legal experts believed it probably pre-

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