740.0011 P.W./8–1145: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 11—9:50 p.m.]
2854. Message from Chiang Kai-shek to Stalin published in front pages of Moscow newspapers August 10 expressed joy of Chinese people, with news of Soviet Union’s entry into war against Japan. Message stated that “at very beginning of China’s defensive war Soviet Union first furnished us great moral and material aid, for which our people is full of gratitude”. Remainder of message referred to sympathy of Chinese people for Soviets after German attack and stated that now that Russia having defeated Germany has declared war Chinese troops will have honor of fighting side by side with Soviet Army. In conclusion Generalissimo’s message expressed hope for speedy defeat of Japan which would accelerate establishment of stable peace in all East Asia.
Sent Department 2854, repeated Chungking 78.