893.42/361
The Ambassador in China ( Gauss ) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 20.]
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith for the information of the Department copy of Despatch No. 6, February 17, 1943,28 from Second Secretary Everett F. Drumright on temporary detail to Chengtu. The despatch reports upon the views of General Pai Chung-hsi, Vice Chief of the Chinese General Staff, as expressed in a speech at the Chengtu branch of the Central Military Academy. General Pai’s remarks apparently reflect an increasing dissatisfaction on the part of the Government with the present unmilitary attitude of college and middle school students, their lack of patriotism and the absence of enthusiasm for the war effort.
Respectfully yours,
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