Paris, Jan. 11.
The Finnish campaign has brought Soviet Russia to her knees before Herr Adolf Hitler and Germany today is engaged in bargaining with the Kremlin about the conditions of technical assistance for the Red Army, it was reported this evening.
Difficulties in snow-bound Finland served to bring about a swift change in the relative positions of Germany and Russia with the Soviets losing their alleged hold as "boss" of the unholy accord which they had during the early weeks of their suddenly-born friendship.
In exchange for her technical aid to the Red Army, Germany now demands a certain share of control over Soviet industry and military organization.
This bargaining lies behind the presence of the picked 20-man German military mission in Moscow.
To date, the Kremlin has resisted Herr Hitler's far-reaching demands, it was stated here, but Soviet radio stations have outdone themselves in loud proclamations of German-Soviet amity which, it is hoped in Moscow, will satisfy the Germans. Thus, the Soviet Government is understood to believe it may avoid concrete concessions to the Reich merely by reviling the Allies over the ether and making-verbal affirm mations of lasting friendship with the Reich—Havas, policy requires greater attention."
"No doubt," the Prince declared, "the situation is much more difficult than at any time I was Premier, and I am not so sure that it may not grow even more difficult."
It is hoped that the new Premier, whoever he may be, will succeed in forming a Cabinet able competently, [among other things, to face a possible period of long-term warfare.
He is also expected to organise a strong economic and industrial system based on war-time economy.
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