760d.61/26: Telegram

The Chargé in Finland (Magruder) to the Secretary of State

70. Peace between Finland and the Bolsheviks was signed yesterday at Dorpat. By the terms of the treaty Finland acquires Petchenga but renounces her claim to Repola and Porajärvi which are granted a measure of autonomy. Resumption of commercial relations is in conclusion of subsequent commercial treaty. Treaty does not materially alter status quo. Peace is opposed by all parties except socialists and the extreme right which is commercial rather than aristocratic in character. The Government was induced to conclude peace at this time primarily owing to the withdrawal of Poland as a belligerent. Paris informed my number 23.

Magruder