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

893.002/11–548: Telegram

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

Nanking, November 5, 1948—4 p. m.
[Received November 5—8:36 a. m.]

2106. Foreign Minister Wang Shih-chieh informs us Cabinet, under urgent plea from Generalissimo,³³ has agreed remain in power few more days. There are afoot in high Government circles plans for “radical” measures in desperate effort improve situation. Cabinet is remaining in power pending final decision this problem.

Stuart

33. Chiang Kai-shek, President of the Republic of China.