British authorities are now con-vineed that Vladivostok represents major leak in the blockade against Germany.
Figures available here indicated that Russia's (oral imports of copper 1038 were between 60.000 atid 80,000 tons, of which only 50,000 tons came from the United States. But, from September, 1939, to the end of March, 1940, Russia imported 70,000 tons of copper from the United States alone, according to the figures.
Corresponding "figures on rubber exports to Russia were given as 45,000 tons, of which none came from the United States, whereas, during the first seven months of the European war, Russia imported 25,000 to 30,000 tons, of which the United States supplied 6.000—United Press.
Rassla in London, Apr. 15.
Latest activities of the Soviet Ambassador, M. Ivan Maisky, show that the Kremlin is pursuing a policy of "splendid isolation," British political quarlers asserted today. Moscow ob-Viously wishes to avoid the establish-Tent of 100 close relations with Berlin although the Kremlin's subtle diplomacy throws only a dim light on the intentions of the Soviet rulers, M. Malsky's repeated calls on the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, when they discussed the fate of the Soviet ships Selenga and Malakovsky, which were seized in Hongkong waters while transporting contraband, also gave the envoy an opportunity to sound out the ground as regards resumption of trade talks. Although ho definite indications have been given of Soviet intentions, the general trend of Soviet policy of late was seen here to demonstrate Moscow's desire to re-establish itself asa defender of law and order.
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