761.93/8–1947: Telegram
The Consulate General at Dairen (Benninghoff) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 22—4:40 p.m.]
125. Since failure Sino-Soviet negotiations re take-over Dairen, Sino-Communist activity in Dairen openly increased by demonstrations, meetings, parades and larger quantity Communist literature in circulation and intensified educational efforts among teachers, students, workers. Food for [apparent garble] workers improved. Consul General’s impression is Communists gaining influence although many still unemployed, undernourished.
Also anti-American propaganda intensified in literature, press and especially VJ–Day parade.
Sent Department as 125, repeated Nanking, Moscow.