893.00/7–347: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 3—4:12 a.m.]
1453. In reply to question regarding present status of Government and Chinese Communist forces re Yellow River dike project, Director of Chinese Government Information Office at weekly press conference July 2 replied:
“Government is anxious to see this work completed before the fall season and wishes to cooperate with UNRRA in this task. On behalf of the Government, General Ch’en Ch’eng, Chief of Staff, on July 1st replied to that effect to director of UNRRA, China office. General Ch’en Ch’eng reaffirmed that the Government is ready to issue a cease fire order provided the Communists will faithfully undertake to stop military activities within the same designated time and area. General Ch’en further added that the Government is also prepared to offer protection to those engaged purely in dike repair work.”