893.00/8–1546: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 15—7:50 a.m.]
1323. Open attack on American policy and General Marshall in Emancipation Daily editorial summarized in Embtel 1322 of August 15 indicates to Embassy marked change in Communist attitude American mediation. Although within past several weeks there have been veiled comments in Yenan broadcasts indicating doubt of success General Marshall’s efforts, this is first open attack on him and first time Communists have identified him with American “reactionary elements” and brought his impartiality into question.
Embassy feels that this may well mean that Communists have decided that settlement satisfactory to them is not to be obtained through General Marshall’s mediation and may be forerunner to have China problem placed before signatories Moscow declaration or UN as has been rumored recently in press and stated by members Communist Delegation Nanking.
It must also be noted that in its essence, and aside from attack on General Marshall, it is closely akin to Moscow’s New Times article referred to in Moscow’s telegram 3113, August 7, 10 a.m., to Dept.56 and other recent Moscow pronouncements on situation in China.
Department please repeat to Moscow.