Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270
Press Release Issued by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, Thursday, June 6, 1946, noon
I am issuing orders at noon today to my armies in Manchuria to halt all advances, attacks and pursuits for a period of 15 days commencing noon Friday, June 7th. I am doing this to give the Communist Party an opportunity to demonstrate in good faith their intention to carry out the agreements they had previously signed. In taking this action the Government in no way prejudices its right under the Sino-Soviet Treaty to take over the sovereignty of Manchuria.
The following matters must be satisfactorily settled within the 15 day period:
- a.
- Detailed arrangements to govern a complete termination of hostilities in Manchuria.
- b.
- Detailed arrangements, and time schedules, for the complete restoration of communications in China, and
- c.
- A definite basis for carrying out without further delay the agreement of February 25, 1946 for the demobilization, reorganization and integration of the armed forces in China.