893.00/11–1745: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Robertson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 17—3:25 p.m.]
2009. Telegraphic report from Ward dated November 14 states that Ining delegation, composed of same three men as previously, returned to Tihwa November 13 (Embassy’s 1879, October 27 repeated to Moscow). Attitude of Ining delegation not known yet (sent Dept; repeated Moscow) but Ward states that fact that General Chu Shao-liang left Tihwa November 5 for Chungking, ostensibly to attend military conference there, is interpreted in Tihwa as victory for group in favor of conciliation and autonomy, possibly presaging more progress in present negotiations than was possible when delegates were last in Tihwa.