711.93/11–2248: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 23—2:49 a. m.]
2281. Influential Shanghai CC clique45 organ Sin Wan Pao editorially stated, November 19, that US had adopted a “very fickle attitude toward China and American policy seems to be full of inconsistencies”. It further charges that present China situation is due to Yalta, and American efforts of mediation between Communists and Kmt. Editorial then says that activities of Consulate General [at] Shanghai and AAG, in spreading unfavorable news about war, have created great excitement and “made a very regrettable impression in the minds of Chinese people”. This is labelled as unfriendly action. US is therefore requested to make its position clear.
We confidently expect that this is the kind of line which will be developed as situation deteriorates in order to place blame on US.
- Group in the Kuomintang led by the Chen brothers, Li-fu and Kuo-fu.↩