(Continued from page 7) people here are determined to fight for their hatd-cartied liberty, if so compelled. The entire population is rallying to the defence of the country, ahd the evacuation of important centres is continuing unabated. Continuous services of intercession are being held in churches throughout the country. Large numbers of remaining reservists are called to the colours.
The entire country is solidly behind the Government in its efforts to safeguard the nation. Undergraduates of Helsinki University have joined ihe army en bloc, schoolboys are joining fire brigades, while society women are working in hospitals preparing bandages.
The Finnish authorities are reported to have instrücled all Finnish ships to leave ports in the southern part of Finland and call only at ports on the west coast. Foreign ships are said to have also been told to avoid the southern ports of Finland.
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