893.00/15108
The Chargé in China (Atcheson) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 3.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to the Embassy’s telegrams Nos. 1325, July 28, 6 p.m. and 1438, August 12, 6 p.m., and to enclose, as of possible background interest, a copy of a memorandum of August 3, 194332 from the Embassy officer at Lanchow in which various illustrations are given of the antipathy to Soviet Russia and the Chinese Communists currently being manifested in official and Kuomintang Party circles in Lanchow.
These illustrations include the onerous restrictions upon the activities and contacts of the Soviet Embassy representative at Lanchow; the minimizing, in local propaganda, of Russia’s part in the war; various evidences of Chinese expectations of a future conflict with [Page 316] Russia; and remarks of various officials indicating antagonism toward Soviet Russia and the Chinese Communists.
Respectfully yours,
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