761.93/2–2745: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Atcheson) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 27—11:35 a.m.]
312. In connection with question of Sino-Soviet relations (see our 306, February 27), it is of interest that in two recent conversations with Political Vice Minister14 he has taken occasion to express distrust of Russia. On the first occasion when I had called on him in connection with an entirely unrelated subject he brought up the question [Page 857] of the Kmt15–Communist negotiations, said they had no hope for an agreement because at every new proposal the Communists raised their ante, and he [stated?] that it was his “personal opinion” that the Communists were receiving moral support from Moscow. On the second occasion he turned to the French attitude toward various questions and said that he felt that French “recalcitrance” was being supported by the Soviet Government pursuant to some secret agreements between France and Russia.
Through long and friendly acquaintance I have learned that Dr. Wu’s “personal opinions” [of] such matters naturally enough follow closely those of T. V. Soong and in this matter I think it is quite safe to say that they also reflect the views of the Generalissimo (see our 301, February 26, 4 p.m.16