Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VII

893.00/10–248: Telegram

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

Nanking, October 2, 1948—10 a. m.
[Received October 2—1:31 a. m.]

1815. Gimo with personal staff including Commanders in Chief Navy⁴⁹ and Air Force,⁵⁰ and Deputy Commander Ground Forces⁵¹ arrived Peiping September 30. Press carries story arrival Peiping for purpose “comfort North China citizens and armed forces”. Real purpose, as yet unpublicized, is proceed to Mukden in attempt secure compliance Wei Li-huang with Gimo’s orders attack in force westward to relieve Communist pressure on Chinchow, which now in very critical position (our 1807⁵²). Wei received orders on 26th and as of evening 30th had not yet moved forward.

Stuart

49. Adm. Kwei Yung-ching.
50. Gen. Chou Chih-jou.
51. Lt. Gen. Sun Li-jen.
52. September 30, 6 p. m., p. 477.