Evening Star Newspaper, March 14, 1940, Page 3

Viipuri Occupation Final Triumph, Reds Announce Captured 5 Hours Before End of Fighting, Says Russian Communique By the Associated Press. MOSCOW, March 14—Jubilant Russia announced today the Red Army’s final triumph against Fin- land—occupation of Viipuri, which the treaty of peace already had made Russian. The besieged city apparently was the last active sector of the 105-day war An army communique said the Russians occupied it yesterday five * hours before “hostilities ended on all sectors of the front in conformity with the peace treaty.” Tass, Soviet news agency, reported crowded mass meetings throughout Russia to acclaim the peace which the Soviet Union scored as a gain strategically and materially. An editorial in the government hewspaper Izvestia declared the changes in the Finnish-Russian border were reasonable and just. “The treaty,” i» added, “revealed that neither during diplomatic negotiations nor after a military success does the U. S. S. R. present to even its smallest neighbors a de- mand incompatible with their na- tional dignity or independence.” Scandinavia Seen Relieved. ‘The newspaper asserted that Scan- dinavian countries were relieved be- cause peace had dissolved any direct threat to their independence or of their being involved in war. Typical of workers’ resolutions re- ported by Tass was this one adopted in a Moscow automobile factory: “Our heroic Red Army showed Treal miracles of heroism and demon- strated what the army of the Soviet can accomplish when fighting for its people. > “The treaty with Finland is a fresh victory for the Stalin policy of peace. We hail our government which proved able to gain its purpose for the sake of the security and protec- ;ion of our peaceful, constructive abor.” Bid for Nickel Mines Expected. Aside from Russia’s territorial gains, it was pointed out that the U. 8. S. R. may have won her most important economic corridor to Scandinavia and the Atlantic through extensive transit rights across the Petsamo district to Nor- way and the agreement to connect the Murmansk railroad with Sweden. Finnish Aid (Continued From First Page.) moral right to live in everlasting peace and independence in the land they have so bravely defended.” That the end of Russo-Finnish hostilities did not signify a slacken- Ing in efforts in this country to extend aid to the sorely beset civilan population of the little Baltic nation has been made clear by spokesmen of the several independ- ent Finnish relief organizations. In addition, Federal Loan Admin- Istrator Jesse H. Jones announced yesterday -that the $20,000.000 re- | Ba| cently earmarked as an Export- Import Bank 'loan to Finland will remain credited to that country and available for any non-military purposes. Continued Aid Needed. The degree to which this con- tinued aid is essential to the Finnish people was indicated in a cablegram yesterday from President Kyosti Kallio to Herbert Hoover and in a statement issued here last night by Mr. Procope. “The peace is hard,” Mr. Procope said, “but Finland is not defeated. Finland is still a free democratic country and Finland will continue to fulfill her duty amongst other Iree peoples. “The sacrifices and the suffering of Finland at this moment are heavy. Her needs in food, clothing and medical supplies and for the restoration of her devastated homes are great and urgent. “The assistance of the American people in meeting these needs has been and still is of vital importance to us” Lauds Finns’ Valor. As for the question of accepting Finland’s new status—with her frontiers trimmed to meet Russian demands—ddubt about this Govern- ment’s eventual decision is occa- sioned by its policy of withholding completely or according only condi- tional recognition to the acquisition of territory through force or threat of force. In a formal statement late yes- terday, President Roosevelt made it clear that Russia’s victory is not a new answer to the question of the rights of small nations, indicating thereby that any acceptance of the situation by this Government will be with reservations. “The ending of this war does not ————————— Next-to-normal hearing for the DEAFENED! Only AUREX has FOUR vacuum tubes, and can re- produce perfectly evel sound heard by the normi: ear. So small it fits in your palm—so powerful most users hear whispers easily. There’s neyer any distor- tion with Aurex, and ALL the subtle overtones and harmonics in music can be en{gyed‘ Demonstrations without obligation. 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Cession of the Karelian Isthmus and La- doga defense lines, of Hanko’s forti- fied positions and of the railroad right of way across Finland's waist admittedly leaves the country sadly weakened if any further military effort should be required. Second factor, and reports from Shanghai today lend it weight, is | the possibility that Russia may not turn to renewed military aggression in the Near East, or possibly in the lkans. Third is ' the possibility that American military purchases by Russia might eventually reach Ger- many. “None of Our Business. Comment on the whole Baltic sit- uation was varied on Capitol Hill, but from Chairman Pittman of the Senate Foreign Relations Commit- tee came a warning last night that: “It is none of our business. There 1s nothing to be gained by criticism, either of the allies or of Germany, for the part they have played in the Finnish situation.” Text of Statement. The statement released by Mr. Early follows in full: “In a statement given to the press on December 1, 1939, the President said, ‘It is tragic to see the policy of force spreading, and to realize that wanton disregard for law is still on the march’ At the same time, the President declared that all peace-loving peoples still hope for relations throughout the world on the basis of law and order, and unanimous condemn resort to mili- tary force as the arbiter of inter- national differences. “The President also asserted that news of the Soviet naval and mili- tary bombings within Finnish terri- tory had come as a profound shock; that to the great misfortune of the world, the present trend to force makes insecure the independent ex- istence of small nations in every continent and jéapardizes the rights of mankind to self-government. “The President now adds to his statement of December 1, 1939, by saying that the people of Finland, by their unexcelled valor and strong resistance in the face of overwhelm- ing armed forces, have won the moral right to live in everlasting peace and independence in the land they have so bravely defended. Have Increased U. 8. Respect. “The President reiterates that the people and government of Pinland have again increaséd the respect and warm regard in which they are held by the people and Govern- ment of the United States, even though it is clear that by virtue of an attack by a neighbor many times stronger, they have been com- pelled to yield territory and to ac- cept a material weakening of their own future defense of their in- dependence. “The ending of this war does not yet clarify the inherent right of small nations to the maintenance of their integrity against attack by superior force.” D. C. Taxes (Continued From First Page.) the District, appeared shorily after 12 o'clock.” In addition to Mr. Nichols and Mr. Dirksen the subcommittee is composed of Representatives Ken- nedy of Maryland and McGehee of Mississippi, Democrats, and Bates, Republican, of Massachusetts. Weuld Tax Iacome Earned Here. Yesterday Mr. Bates told reporters he would recommend an amend- ment to the income tax levy Lo make the basis of taxation income earned here rather than “domicile” here as the law now provides. If the tax applied to income earned here by non-residents, Mr. Bates felt controversy over domicile would be eliminated and that in most instances triple taxation would be avoided. | He added that many States have | reciprocal tax laws which allow de- duction for taxes paid in the District provided the District extended the | same courtesy. Chairman King of the Senate Dis- trict Committee also has suggested to District officials that the law be re- written to tax all income earned in the District, with credit allowed for similar taxes paid elsewhere. Favors Pond Plan. Senator King recalled that, per- sonally, he had favored applying the income levy to all whose income is earned here, including members of Congress, and allowing non-resi- dents to deduct similar taxes paid at home He said there are some decisions, however, under which it would not be a discrimination to ex- empt members of Congress or other high Government officials who must come to Washington to perform their services. _Senator King sald he would sup- port the Pond plan if he thought it could be enacted, and added that if the House passes it, he will make every' effort to obtain Senate ap- President Nominates Two New Officials ForF. C. A. Vacancies Green and Arnold Are Named; Goss Latest to Resign President Roosevelt today nomi- nated two new officials to the Farm Credit Administration to~ replace men who recently resigned. Named to the post of land bank commissioner was Roy M. Green of Kansas, to succeed Albert 8. Goss, whose resignation was announced late yesterday. Chosen for the posttion of pro- duction credit commissioner was Carl R. Arnold of Ohio as successor to S. M. Garwood. The changes in the Farm Credit Administration are part of the up- heaval in personnel which has taken place there since the agency was put.under the supervision of Secre- tary of Agriculture Wallace. Regarded as Dismissal. Regarding the Goss resignation, L. J. Taber, master of the National Grange, issued a statement saying the action really was a “dismissal” and came “as a shock to the friends of organized agriculture.” “Mr.' Goss has served for a quar- ter of a’century in various farm or- ganizations,” Mr. Taber said, “and has the unqualified respect and esteem of literally millions of people, who will keenly regret this treatment of & conscientjous, tireless and faithful public servant.” Mr. Goss, who leaves his post to- morrow after 23 years with the Fed- eral land banks, is the third high official to depart in protest against the Agriculture Department's as- sumption of control over the F. C. A, The first was F. F. Hill, governor, succeeded by A. G. Black, and the second was Peyton Evans, general counsel. President Roosevelt ac- cepted the Goss resignation “with regret.” Condemns System. Mr. Goss said of the new F. C. A.: “Now the distinct tendency is to- ward a type of so-called credit in which personal responsibility is de- nied, loans are made to everybody, no adequate margin of safety is pro- vided and the Government pays the loss whenever the borrower wants to quit paying. “Farmers should never forget that lending them more money and get- ting them deeper into debt is no substitute for lack of income and that under sound farm conditions with fair prices, mortgage credit ceases to be a grievous problem.” proval. He pointed out the Senate cannot originate tax legislation. ‘Domiciled’ U. S. Workers To Be Taxed by Kentucky Word was received here today from Kentucky that Federal work- ers regarded as residents there would be held strictly accountable for the State’s income tax. A statement from E. Ellis Sutton, income tax supervisor, issued at Frankfort, said: “Federal employes working outside of Kentucky and having a domicile within Kentucky are taxable under the Kentucky income tax law. 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C, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1840, Defensive Alliance Inescapable, Says Finns’ President Kallio Thanks All Who Lent Aid; Summons Nation to Continue Unity (Continued From Pirst Page.) settlement in Moscow returned to Helsinki last night with the text of the peace pact. ] Looking ahead, Kallio declared, “This nation must count on its' own strength and unity for the great re- construction task,” but added, “We trust that those civilized nations which recognize the fundamental iples on which our defensive struggle was based will make it their duty to support us.” f Foreign Minister Vaino Tanner made it clear that despite the crushing peace that ended 105 days of war with Soviet Russia, Finland intended to take every step to pro- tect . her newly-narrowed borders from future threats. Borders Held Defensible. Asked if fortification of the new borders would be permitted, Tanner flashed back: “Who is going to stop us?” He added, “Our military com- :-i-]nden say all bordérs are defen- ble.” Nevertheless, Finland looked for- ward to discussions soon aimed at a defensive alliance with Swe- den and Norway Foreign Minister Halvdan Koht of Norway said his country agreed several days ago to “consider the possibility” of such an alliance. These Northern neighbors already have agreed to talk it over at PFin- land's initiative, Tanner said, al- though they refused such an over- ture when the war was in progress. Appeals for Unity. To the mourning public of Pin- land, which lost thousands of its sons and much of its wealth in the futile struggle against invasion, the government broadcast a plea for continuing in peace the co-operation and unity that was so characteristic in war. The Philippine Commonwealth has a population of 16,000,000, ac- cording to last year’s census. That epic struggle, the govern- ment said, was now just another “chapter of history,” and Finland must turn to the task of restoring Happy Easter Season? bring these 14th and F Sts. N.W. if About March 15th - Cost S‘IOO cach set | | r Will Be Available I specifieations Sample set may be seen & to you. NO MINIMUM @ 10th G Pa. Ave. NW. ©® 3608 Ga. Ave. NW. ® 9th& Mass. Ave. NW, member laid in embers by Soviet bombing planes. The grim little Finnish Army prepared for the step-by-step with- drawal from its snowy battie fronts exchange of ratifications within 10 days of its signature, that is, by March 22. ‘Tanner expressed thanks for “large quantities”' of war material they supplied “although they had no obligation to Finland,” and added his gratitude for the volunteers and financial help from America. Shortly before the peace was made Britain and France offered to send Pinland an army of 50,000 men. Previously a French spokesman had warned that a settlement such as Finland now has made would lay her open to the same obliteration Wwhich befell Czecho-Slovakia at Germany’s hands after the sur- render of Sudetenland. Tanner himself said yesterday that Finland’s yielding was “the fault of our being forsaken by out “Debt to West Paid.” In similar vein, the sad old Pin- nish fleld marshal, Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, declared in his final order of the day that Finland has “paid to the very last penny any debt we may have owed to the West.” Presumably he meant any n't Suffer With id Conditi Mountain Valley Miners] Witer direct from famous Hot Springs Arkansas. helps to correct acid condition. Mildly aikaltne. Works naturally to eliminate I tox- ins from body. to! Endorsed by physicians for over 75 years. Ph. MEt. 1062 for booklet. Mountain Valley Mineral Water MEt. 1062 1405 K 8t. N. 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Copitol Sts. g he aid wmm With » touch of the old-time fire, “We are produly consclous of the historic duty which we will continue to fulfill: Defense of that western civilization which has been our heri- tage for centuries.” ‘The tall, seamy-faced old general who won Pinland’s independence from the Reds more than s score of years ago, said: “Our fate is hard now that we are % Tace with & lte philosophy s s race with s life an moral values different from ours, the ground which for centuries we have cultivated in labor and sweat. “¥et we must put our shoulders to the wheel in order that we may pre- pare on the soll left to us & home for those rendered homeless and an im- proved livelihood for all. And as before we must be ready to defend our diminished fatherland with the same resolution and the same fire .| With which we defended our undi- vided fatherland.” Red Dead Put at 200,000, He estimated the Rusisan dead at 200,000; the Pinnish at 15,000. 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