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 latter will not limit her aid to the 42 planes already sent, These circles point out that the assistance extended to Finland by Great Britain and France is remarkable in view of the fact that these countries must also provide help to Turkey, in view of an eventual Soviet attack in the Balkans.
As for Germany's intentions towards Finland, they are determined by the intentions of the German General Staff: if it intends to launch an offensive in the west the German army will not be able to provide assistance to Finland because it will need all the material at its disposal for its own use, Furthermore, it is said, the Reich cannot risk antagonizing Soviet Russia.
In connection with a possible German offensive, large-scale troop movements on the German side of the western frontier are reported. However, it is difficult to ase: whether they are caused by fresh troops arriving or merely by tran: fers of troops already there. Motorized units are being placed continuously in battle position, but it is impossible to determine whether Germany is trying a bluff or is really preparing a large-scale attack—Havas,
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