121.893/9–1147: Airgram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Smith) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 17—11:42 a.m.]
A–908. Komsomol Pravda’s International Review of August 31, “General Wedemeyer’s Journey” by K. Kalugin, states that behind Wedemeyer’s claim that he is establishing facts of Chinese rehabilitation hides disquiet of certain American circles over stability of their positions in China. Performance of Kuomintang troops did not justify American money spent on them. Wedemeyer fears money has [Page 773] been spent in vain. USA apparently is attaching to future help very severe conditions, which will lead to complete American control of Chinese political and economic life. Wedemeyer came to China to get agreement on these conditions. Chinese public demands American troops be withdrawn and US interference cease.