893.00/12–2346: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 24—4:35 a.m.]
2162. Following is a statement issued by spokesman of Youth Party in connection with President Truman’s statement:
“The principal idea for President Truman to issue a statement on December 18 was to reaffirm the American policy on China as disclosed by his previous statement released on December 15, 1945. Under the policy of non-intervention in Chinese internal affairs and the recognition of the National Government, America is to help the Chinese people to gain peace and economic recovery. Naturally her policy receives our hearty endorsement.
President Truman stressed that, if China is really on the road of peace and constitutional government, America is prepared to give every assistance.
He added that the political program as drawn up by PCC in January was quite sound. So were the principles underlying the plan of military reorganization and integration agreed upon in February.
America has a perfect understanding and a definite idea of the ways and means to solve the military and political problems confronting China today. This is worth noting by the Chinese inside and outside the Government.
That General Marshall will continue to stay in China and to mediate between the Government and the Communists has also been alluded to by President Truman. The allusion is welcomed by the Chinese. We hope that he will complete his mission in the earliest possible date.
However, the power to solve the disputes in China mainly rests with the Chinese. It is hoped that the nation as well as quarters concerned will work together to seek a fundamental and speedy solution of the disputes so as to fulfill the hopes and desires of the American Government and its people.”