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TUESDAY, MARCH 二拜的辦二十月三英港香

12. 1940.

日四初月二

SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS

Hongkong

PEACE OR

$35.00 PER ANNUM

WAR?

FINNISH MISSION FLYING BACK TO GERMANS RELEASED IN HONGKONG HELSINGFORS WITH RUSSIAN TERMS Soviet Reported To Have Modified Demands

REDS IN VIBORG

Reds Claim City Has

Been Entered

MOSCOW,

Mar.

12

(Reuter).-An official Red Army communique claims that the Soviet forces have completely surrounded Viborg.

The communique claims that the eastern and northern parts of the city are now in the possession of the Red Army.

The Red forces are now advancing along the eastern shore of the Bay of Viborg, the communiqué adds.

Intensify Efforts

STOCKHOLM, Mar, 11 (Reu- ter).The Helsingfors corres- pondent of the "Äfton Bladet” states that the Russians now

stand in a semi-circle round Viborg.

Their attacks, following cach other, are undiminished in inten- sity.

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

Hitherto no Russian soldier-bas succeeded in setting foot in the town, though they were at one time reported to be in one of the far suburbs.

Attacks Repulsed

HELSINGFORS, Mar. 11 (Reuter) -To-day's communique states that the Russians continued their attacks on the shore of Viborg Bay and at Vuoksen.

Many local attacks were repulsed and six tanks were destroyed."

|

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.

A "UNITED PRESS" DESPATCH FROM COPENHAGEN QUOTES THE INFLUENTIAL "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, 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.

Double- Decker

Buses Unlikely

Tanner's Statement

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

THIS IS THE first photograph' published in Hongkong of the nine Germans who were released from Internment here as a result of the Anglo-Japanese neroliations over the Asama Moru 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.

Finland Latest

FINAL

DECISION

WILL BE "PEACE," FINNS BELIEVE

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH” ·

HELSINGFORS, Mar. 12 (UP).—An high official of the Finnish Foreign Office announced

ITALY & late last night that the situation created by the

GERMANY

All reports to the contrary, said M. Tanner, should Important Agreement

Reported

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.

will

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

are

Being Considered ·.

BRITAIN'S OFFER

The "Telegraph" understands

Kowloon Scheme Still

Russian peace demands was still being studied.

It appears obvious here that no decision has yet been reached by the Finnish Government,

But there-is-growing-unofficial feeling that the Ann decision

will be for peace.

Nobody in Helsingfors dares to be optimistic regarding the nature of the ROME, Mar. 12 (Domei).-Russion demands. Greater economic collaboration i Nevertheless, there is every indl- between Italy and Germany maycation that these demands are not as

was at Orst reported. result from the visit of von In

the "Berlingske Copenhagen, Ribbentrop, authoritative circles Aftenavis" publishes a report that

the Russians have modified their de believe.

It is understood that a mem- now claim a lease of this valuable mands for the cession of Hangoe, and

APPEALS REFUSED

Sequel To Philippine

Mail Bond Case-

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON, Mar.

11

M. Tanner refused to comment on Mr. Neville Cham- Finnish Airman Score that despite lengthy delibera-berlain's statement that Britain and France were orandum confirming the agree-territory at the mouth of the Gulf (UP).The Supreme Court of planes scored their 30th victory in yet reached a decision regarding

PARIS, Mar 11 (thretions, the Government has not prepared to give Finland all the aid within their power.ment between Ribbentrop and of Finland only for the duration of the United States has refused to nir battles over Finland on Sunday. the request of the Kowloon according to information reaching well-informed circles here.

"Finland must await word from Russia before she Signor Mussolini has been sign- the European War.

In return, Russia will withdraw review the appeal made by

Motor Bus Company for permis- can consider the offer of the Allies," he said. The Finns have become quickly slon to introduce double-decker - adept at dying the fighter machines buses.

M. Tanner pointed out that the Moscow Mission was from. France which have now been operating for several days in Finland, The Bus Company's request not empowered to accept Russia's terms.

had the support of the Kowloon British Ships Not At Potsamo

"They are empowered to reject any Russian proposal. STOCKHOLM, Mar. 11 (UP)—A Residents' Association which, in "United Press" report from Petsamo a letter to the Hon. the Colonial "But if they consider that the Moscow offer merits says no British warships are there,

acceptance, they must first return with the terms to

con-

Secretary on May 2, inat year,

ctì.

strengthening the Axis by economie

102 Days Of War

By RALPH FORTE

UNITED PREBS WAR CORRESPONDENT

of using the maila to defraud in the Philippine Railway bond.

case.

her objections to the fortification by William Bruckner and William An extensive understanding re-Finland of the strategic Asland | Gillespie against their conviction garding the international situation is Islands. thought to have been reached, and Signor Mussolini is stated to have

definite approved

measures for

collaboration with Germany.

Though the strictest secrecy is | being maintained regarding the na-

quarters believe that I provides:

"Of what relevancy to the issue Germany's trade drive in the of thousands in Helsingtors turns to Prosecutor as to the physical condi Balkans:

the soldiers who are still fighting the tiens of the petitioners or the judge. 2.-Increased exports from Italy invaders on the various fronts of ment obtained against them, or the

to Germany:

endless inquiries into the quantity or Finland. 3-Increased

supplies of Italian Why the suddenness of these nego- quality or types of food and drink foodstuffs and munlilons for tiations?" many Finns pre asking they consumed?" the petition inquired Germany;

themselves.

The petition charged that the Federal Prosecutor prejudiced the case by "parading movie stars and HELSINGFORS, Mar, 12 (UP)-chorus girls the stand for "irre-

wildare levant" testimony.

lure of the new agreement, Intermed

As the news spread like

but they have possibly arrived at Kol expressed the opinion that if the Helsingfors, where they will be considered by Cabinet-1-Political support by Italy for be in the offing, the thoughts of tens were the endless Inquiries by the

Fjord. However, there is no Armation of the latter report,

communique

Finnish Aircraft Active HELSINGFORS, Mar. 11 (Reuter); An air

says that Finnish aircraft continued reconnais sances and also bombed several times -enemy detachments of troop concen- trations on roade and ice in Viborg

Day

They also attacked columns of Russian troops and artillery.

Russian planes bombed several

⚫ towns.

double-deckers were found in other respects to be practical, their use would greatly ease the congestion from the points of views of passengers and other road users,

Main Problem

been under discussion between

For almost a year the matter has the Government Departments concerned

the P.W.D., the Police and the Colonial Secretariat. The main pro-

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

through the capital that peace may

4. Other measures for strengthen-

"Why are they being conducted in ing economie co-operation be- the enemy's capital?" tween the two countries:

And anally: "What is the prize for all this?"

The only concrete known fact BERLIN, Mar. 12 (Reuter). The known by the public so for is that

Italy's Neutrality.

first German comment on Herr von

It is confirmed that eight Russian,blem is stated to be whether the iype Denmark reports that terms have been reached in Moscow Ribbentrop's visit goes further than the Finnish Army to-day is for from |

planes were shot down.

Lous Of Island Admitted

2 vehicle which it is proposed to put

on the Kowloon roads will not prove, which will end hostilities. too much of a burden on the road; in

The communique admits that north-other words, whether the roads have It is reported that the

Finnish Prime Minister has

cast of Lake Ladoga, the Russians been built strong enough to endure

of such heavy already left Moscow by air for Helsingfors. He is flying

have captured a small island in the the constant strain archipelago of Pitkaranta.

It is elnimed that 2,000 Russians 'were killed at Kollanjoki, where

fighting continues.

weights.

The Telegraph" understands that

a decision will soon be taken and

via Stockholm.

The Scandinavian Press re-

that in all probabilty the scheme will ports that one of the clauses in be turned down until such time as the the agreement which the Fin roads have been strengthened. nish Parliament will be asked to ratify is that Finland's future independence should be guaran- the Scandinavian by

More. Buses Soon

Meanwhile, the Kowloon Motor teed

Bitter Radio Attacks LONDON, Mar. 11 (Reuler).—Even while peace talks are going on, the :Soviet radio is filing the alr with

abuse against the Finns. Its bitterest. attacks have been against the Soviet's Bus Company will shortly be in a countries. guest

M. Ryt, leader of the Flanish position to pinco additional vehicles

In service for school children, Rolling The Copenhagen "Esktra Bladet" delegation.

some and the "Berlingske Altenavis" both Moscow newspapers give little stock for new buses ordered

Instead they months ago is now arriving and it report that the Russian terms are as :mention to the talks.

Aro, dilling their columns with cele was stated yesterday that extra buses follows:

1-Moderation

Nussia's of brations of Molotoff, the Soviet For- would be placed on the roads

cording to the demand.

original démands for territory in eign Commissar's 50th birthday.

Ac-

the official communique released in Rome on the talks between the Nozi

vanquished.

The War is 102 days old to-day, Thousands of families are mourn- reign Minister and Signor Mussing their dead. The German comment appears in

Marshal Goering's paper, "Essener the Karelian Isthmus.

National Zeitung," which, after re- Z-New frontier to be appro- ferring to the cordiality of the talks, ximately along the present fzhung declares: "The future will be de line from Taipale to the Galf of clded by the young nationss." Finland, leaving the plannerheim The Home talks concerned the fu- Line Intact and the western shores ture attitude, of Germany and Italy of Lake Ladoga in Finnish handa, | and "were a sign of German-Itallän Viborg will also remain in Finalsh | comradeship," handa,

-Eusla's

of 3---Abandonment claim for the Hangos Peninsula. Finland, Instead, to lease Finnish territory at the mouth of the Gulf of Finland to Boviet Humla for 25 to 30 years.

4-Abandonment of Russlap de- PLEASE Turn To Pago 7.

Meanwhile, a radio announce- ment in Rome that Italy's attitude fowards the changed was repeated twice.

Behind the set faces of the Finns I have met since they learned of the negotiations in Moscow there is a: silent message:: -- It is "Peace, JCB. But Peace With Ionour.".

Plenipotentiarios Trusted By EDWARD BEATTIE

UNITED PRESS WAR' CORRESPONDENT

Buencamino's Position

Insular Department circles pald close attention to the decision. Legal experts believed It probably pre-

*PLEASE Turn To Pago 7.

LATEST

Japan To Renounce Extraterritorial Rights

་

TOKYO, Mar. 13(UT) The Japanese Foreign Minister

to-day |told the Budget Committee that the HELSINGFORS, Mar. 12 (UP) Japanese Government is preparing to renounce JaDan's extraterritorial war remained un-Fighting continued on Finland's rights in Chins as soon as podbie

scattered fronts to-day while Russian under the Wang Ching-wel regime." and Finnish statesmen in Moscow · Ho, mid the step had long been LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter)-Per fought the all-important battle of approved but that it will not follow Svinhufvud, former regent of Fin-terms for peace. land, is reported to have left Berlin

There are no indications, official the establishment of the new "Cen- for Rome, where he will see Signor or otherwise, of any change in the Government" Immediately.

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