860D.00/11–2945: Telegram

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

734. Opinion in Govt circles is hardening that it will be impossible for Mannerheim to return as President,67 according to information at Foreign Office. However Mannerheim still takes position that he will return about January 1. Date is significant as under law for trial war responsibles new indictment cannot be filed after end this year. Whether he will return to duty may hinge on how well he recovers health.

Vuori68 still leading prospect for Prime Minister. Many think Kukkonen abler but his speeches and writings during Avar are obstacle.

To Dept as 734 repeated to London as 70.

Hulley
  1. In telegram 662, November 6, 1945, 4 p.m., the Chargé in Finland reported that President Mannerheim had left Finland for Portugal, his departure being due to health and political reasons (860D.001/11–645).
  2. Eero A Wuori (Vuori), Minister of Labor.