893.00/9–646: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 6—6:15 a.m.]
1432. General Marshall and I had long conference yesterday with Chou En-lai discussing his fears regarding further Government demands when Committee of Five would have prepared the way for State Council (ReEmbtel 1421, Sept. 4, 7 [9?] p.m.). Last night he drafted a message to Yenan which we approved today with alterations. If the reply is favorable the Committee will meet at once. General Marshall left this afternoon for Kuling and will make further efforts to secure from Gimo a further moderation of military condition precedent to issuance of cease-fire order. Communists seem principally concerned over immediate cessation of hostilities and draft of constitution to be discussed at National Assembly November 12.