Mr, Chamberlain then said that he would deal with the question of assistance 0 Finland under two heads, assistance in material, and assistance In mea.
In regard to material he reminded the House that the country, was and that all requests. for help friendly neutrals must therefore bbe weighed in the balance against Britain's own needs. Much as they desired to give Finland all she asked, said, they had always to bear mind that whatever they gave, it was Et the expense of their own strength and at the risk of their own people, He emphasized Finland's geographical position in relation to this country, ud that supplies hod to traverse dangers, pass through two other countries, "along a railway already ing, has hap sned to modify the first impression that a great tragedy has occurred," the Prime Minister declared, "Consideration of the peace terms only confirmed the view thut they were stich that could only be accepted under direct com= pulsion, "Tt is no use to pretend that they do not gravely compromise the independence and integrity of that country.
"IL is bitter thought indeed, for all Iovers of freedom, that the pro-lunged and heroic defence of the Funns way in the end unable to with= stand the overwhelming superiority Mumbers and equipment of their foe
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