893.00/3–149: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 1—4:35 a. m.]
493. In conversation February 25 Vice Foreign Minister George Yeh ventured peace negotiations result Shihchiachuang meeting might very well last 6 months and felt certain Communists would not attempt Yangtze crossing during that period. Further stated that he came Nanking express purpose answering questions which might arise during legislators’ convention. Contrary to report Yeh returned Nanking maintain branch of Foreign Office, tone of conversation lead us believe he would return Canton following conclusion above meeting.
Sent Department, repeated AmEmb Canton 120.