893.001 Chiang Kai-shek/4a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Gauss)
1435. Please convey the following message from the President to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek upon the occasion of his inauguration on October 10 as President of the Republic of China:
“On the occasion of your inauguration as President of the Republic of China, I gladly convey to you my congratulations and best wishes for your success and personal well-being. Your elevation to the highest office in the Government of the Republic of China is recognition of the inestimable service you have rendered the Chinese people in the past and of the services you are to render in the future in leading them to victory, peace and freedom.”