Amsterdam, Oct. 26.
Soviet Russia has not formulated any new demands. upon Finland but has rejected the Finnish proposals as. 1 basis for discussion, the Helsinki correspondent of the "Telegraff™ reported this morning.
The situation is still grave, the correspondent adds, although it is hoped a solution will be found by negotiations, He categorically denied that Soviet Russia is asking for assurances that the Aaland Islands will not be for-titled and added that questions Finnish foreign policy and Finnish neutrality can be easily settled by means of negotiations.
The most serious obstacle to on agreement between Finland" and Soviet Russia is the Soviet territorial claims, he continued.
The correspondent learned that M. Julio Passikivi, leader of the Finnish delegation to Moscow, and Mr. V. Tanner, Minister of Finance and also 'a member of the delegation, will remain here for three days, the Soviet Government being in no hurry to continue the negotiations.
In the meantime Finland is speeding up her military measures, With twenty five well-trained classes called to the colours, practically "the entire population has been mobilized to serve in one capacity or another in the defence of the country—Havas.
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