Brussels, Jan. 31.
Belgian sympathy for Finland throughout the country yesterday, although no Belgian volunteers have left for Finland, as most able bodied men under 45 years of age are mobilized, Belgians sympathize with the Finnish position because it is similar to theirs during the World War, when they were deprived of nearly all necessary supplies and were helped by many countries, chiefly the United States.
Private organizations asked the Public for money, woollen goods and medical equipment. Children in elementary schools throughout Belgium were requested once weekly to sacrifice {he usual dainties, like chocolate bars, to give money to Finnish children. Contributions from Belgian children so far have produced Frs. 100,000—United Press,
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