760d.61/383: Telegram
The Minister in Finland (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 1—2:22 p.m.]
301. My 299 today. Afternoon press publishes authorized statement Finnish Government learned Molotov’s speech 1 o’clock this morning, first impulse being [to] recall delegation [and] consider new situation, but when full Cabinet met found situation undergone no [Page 989] change requiring interruption negotiations, since desires expressed Molotov’s speech no surprise and Finnish Government’s answer based on proposals set forth [in] Molotov’s speech. Statement says there was surprise, however, Soviet suggestion third power had exercised pressure on Finland regarding which Government has no knowledge, likewise that Molotov should have implied danger threatens Soviet Union from Finland which only desires maintain friendly relations doing nothing possibly dangerous [to the] former. Statement adds Finnish delegation crossed border this forenoon following telephone communication with delegation at border.
Embassy, Moscow, informed.