Tallinn, Oct. 3.
The Esthonian President, M. Kons-tannin Smetona, last night ratified the pact of mutual assistance concluded between Russia and Esthonia, which gives the soviets virtual control of the Gulf of Riga. Riga harbour, which is connected by railway with Moscow, would ensure an ice-free Baltic outlet for Soviet trade.
The pact was ratified by the Praesiduum of the Soviet Supreme Council on Saturday.
Among other benefits, Russia acquires uac"r the pact the right to maintain bases "and several aero-romes ea the Esthonian islands of Oesel and Dagoe, near the Gulf of Finland.—keuter.
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