GUNS, NOT WORDS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 69, 14 December 1939, Page 9

GUNS, NOT WORDS

American Desire To Aid Finns PROMPT ACTION URGED Events at Geneva are being closely followed in the United States, where, popular feeling against Russia XkK steadily rising. Thousands of people-' are attending mass meetings to protest against the invasion of Finland, and contributions are pouring into the Finnish fund. In many quarters prompt aid for Finland is being advocated, and this view is expressed in today’s “New York Tinies,” which says that the real question is not bow many resolutions will be adopted praising Finland and condemning Russia, but bow ■ many guns Finland can acquire. ‘ “She needs planes and cannon in America’s markets,” the newspaper states. "Finland is not at war within the present definition of the Neutrality Act and is not barred by other legislation from obtaining loans. Americans hope that ways can be found to give prompt aid where it is most needed.”— By radio. FINLAND DAY (Received December 13, 8.15 p.m.) NEW YORK, December 12. A message from Albany states that December 17 has been proclaimed “Finland Day” throughout the State.