893.9111RR/3–2549: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State

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992. Shanghai vernacular press summary March 25. All papers feature first meeting of new Cabinet. Addressing Cabinet, Premier Ho declared Government would strive to win peace, carry out military and political reforms and stabilize people’s livelihood. Government appointed Shao Li-tse, Chang Chih-chung, Huang Shao-hsiung, Tsang Chih-chao and Li Cheng as peace delegates and urges Communists immediately appoint peace delegates. Reported that Tsang Chih-chao accepted appointment and left Shanghai for Nanking.

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