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

1705. Chou En-lai has requested US plane in order return Nanking October 21. Request has been granted. Sun Fo, President of Legislative Yuan who has been aiding third party efforts in attempt to bring Chou back to Nanking, is confident that it will be possible to work out arrangements for general cease fire order as well as convening of the Three Man Military Committee and Five Man Informal Committee after Chou’s return to Nanking.

Stuart