Nanking Embassy Files, Lot F–73: Telegram
The Chief of Staff, United States Army (Marshall), to the Commanding General, United States Forces, China Theater (Wedemeyer)
[Washington, November 3, 1945.]
[Warx 80975.] Representation to ComGenChina of Communists through General Yeh has given rise to certain questions on the actual situation. The difficulties of obtaining accurate information and evaluation thereof are appreciated but any light on the following would be most helpful in clarifying situation for us:
- a.
- What have been the activities of the Marines on the railroad between Chinwangtao and Shanhaikwan? If there has been activity was it essential to the task of assisting Chinese Armies into their occupation areas to care for the Japs?
- b.
- What is the earliest date Marines could be withdrawn from each of the various areas without compromising their mission?
- c.
- What is the Chinese plan for occupation of key points in Manchuria?
- d.
- What is your estimate of effect of withdrawal of Marines on internal stability of North China?
- e.
- Furnish any other information on the actual situation or estimate of future developments which you think would be of assistance.