893.00/1–1047: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State

55. Minister [of] Information Peng Hsueh-pei issued following written statement shortly before midnight of 9th.

“Now that constitution making has been successfully concluded, national reconstruction may start in earnest according to the program decided upon at the National Assembly, and the Government may fulfill its long cherished desire of returning sovereign rights to the people.

Therefore, the Government is willing to discuss with the Communists a complete plan for cessation of hostilities and government reorganization so that peace and unity can be achieved at an early date.”

Stuart