Office of the Historian

893.002/11–2948: Telegram

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

Nanking, November 29, 1948—4 p. m.
[Received November 29—7:51 a. m.]

2357. When Generalissimo asked Hu Shih to be Prime Minister, latter suggested Sun Fo. Reasons this suggestion are reportedly that Sun Fo is regular party man and Hu Shih felt doubtful Kuomintang support for himself at this time. It is contemplated that Sun Fo will prepare way for eventual Hu Shih Premiership.

Sun Fo’s complimentary references to US in comments to press (see my 2353, November 29) are part of present program involving Madame Chiang’s visit to US.63

Stuart
  1. For correspondence, see vol. viii , “U.S. Military Assistance to China” (Ch. VII).↩