711.93/12–2045: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State
to the Chargé in China (Robertson)
Washington, December 20,
1945—4 p.m.
2028. For General Marshall. Following is summary and analysis of opinion on
US policy toward China as reflected in State Dept. mail:
- “1. Communications are practically unanimous in opposing US
participation in the Chinese civil war.
- 2. These communications are coming to the Dept. in large
numbers.
- 3. CIO labor unions constitute the largest group sending
communications. Communist and AFL unions are also sending a
large number of communications.
- 4. The CIO and Communist communications are coming in such
quantity as to suggest an organized drive. Other communications
are so varied and the geographical spread is so great as to
suggest that the protests represent a strong feeling among
people who are acting, for the most part, spontaneously.
- 5. In the light of this and other types of evidence, the
conclusion is that the use of US troops in China is unpopular
with the American people.”
