893.01/4–449: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 4—11:05 p. m.]
702. Official Kmt organ Chung Tang Jih Pao April 4 quotes Government spokesman re Executive Yuan status as follows:
“The Government spokesman said: ‘Since formation of new Cabinet, heads of Ministries and commissions have gathered in Nanking, and this has led some people to think that Government has returned to Nanking. Actually, the seat of Government at present is still at Canton. Heads of Ministries and commissions are only in Nanking temporarily to assist Premier Ho Ying-chin in carrying out political functions. All routine administrative functions are still performed at Canton. This policy was decided by Sun Cabinet, and Premier Ho has not altered this decision.’”
It is learned, paper continues, that an “Executive Yuan Nanking office” is to be established at OMEA86 premises for handling affairs which must be settled in Nanking.
Sent Department 702, repeated OffEmb Canton and Shanghai unnumbered.
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