Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The Far East: China, Volume X

893.00/10–1246: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State

Nanking, October 12, 1946—11 a.m.
[Received October 13—11:08 a.m.]

1642. Govt October 11 announced manifesto convening National Assembly November 12. This announcement indicates full intention of Govt to proceed with Assembly regardless of whether Communists participate.

The manifesto followed on action of Central Executive Committee of Kmt October 9 reelecting Chiang Kai-shek as President of China to serve until National Assembly has adopted new constitution and a new President has been elected and inaugurated under terms thereof. Previous term according to interim constitution expired October 9.

Stuart