Political quarters here are disappointed at the amount of assistance extended to Finland by the neutral countries who are members of the League of Nations, and by the United States, It is hoped, however, that the Tatter will not limit her aid to the 42 ready sent, circles point out that the lussistance extended to Finland Great Britain and France is remark-fable in view of the fact that these countries must also provide help to key, in view of an eventual Soviet attack in' the Balkans. for Germany's intentions towards Finland, they are determined by the intentions of the German General "Stam: it "it intends to Tauneh an offensive the west the German army. will not able to provide assistance to Finland because it will need all the material at its disposal for its own use, Furthermore, its said, the Reich risk antagonizing Soviet nection with a possible Ger= large-scale troop movements on the German side of the stern frontier are reported. How= it ie dificult to ascertain whener they are caused by fresh troops arriving or merely by transfers of troops already there. Motorized units are being placed continuously baltic position, but it fs impossible to determine whether Germany is trying @ bluff or is really preparing large-scale attack—Havas,
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