893.00/11–2248: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 23—12:10 a. m.]
2279. Recent Life magazine editorial on China fully reported and commented on in English language China Press (see mytel 2278, November 22). So Department may be in position to refute in its discretion statements and implications that I and members of my staff have been actively promoting coalition government with Communist participation, I categorically deny that I or any of my staff have advised, encouraged or promoted such solution in conversations with Chinese Government or political leaders. If Department will give me authority requested my 2220 of November 15, I can of course assume a more positive position in my discussions with local leaders with respect to US disapproval of Communist participation in any government whether it be China or elsewhere.