File No. 763.72119/1442
The Minister in Sweden ( Morris ) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 9, 4.45 a.m.]
1647. Swedish press reports to-day peace treaty was signed between Germany and Finland including commercial and maritime agreement supplemented by a protocol. Germany guarantees Finland’s independence be recognized by all powers. Finland is not to relinquish any part of her territory or grant any servitude to any foreign power without first reaching agreement with Germany. Sections in Russo-German peace treaty concerning Finland to be replaced by others more in accordance with altered conditions. German war prisoners in Finland and Finnish war prisoners in Germany will be exchanged soon as possible; Regarding Åland question, it is resolved fortifications in islands shall be removed at earliest possible time. A special agreement will provide that islands are to remain unfortified in future.