893.01/4–2549: Telegram

The Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China ( Clark ) to the Secretary of State

Cantel 268. Both Canton airfields crowded last 2 days with more than half top government officials already here from Shanghai and more due today.

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Premier Ho Ying-chin arrived yesterday accompanied by Executive Yuan Vice President Chia Chin-teh and Secretary General Huang Shao-ku. Minister Interior Li Han-hun, Minister Commerce Tuan Mu-chieh and heads several minor ministries now here with Minister Education Han Li-wu expected today.

Legislative Yuan now has quorum, with Vice President Liu Chien-chun in charge. President Tung Kwan-hsien still Shanghai but expected soon and legislators are awaiting his arrival or instructions before beginning formal sessions. Of 180 members now here, 60 remained Canton during entire peace negotiations, remainder having arrived on US [apparent omission] week-end from Shanghai and Taiwan. Over 100 legislators still in Shanghai awaiting transportation.

Control Yuan President Yu Yu-jen expected today. Vice President Liu Chieh and other senior Yuan officials already Canton.

Arrival Wong Wen-hao56 and Yen Hsi-shan57 reported but not confirmed.

Sent Department Cantel 268, repeated Nanking 222, Shanghai 172.

Clark
  1. Secretary-General of the President’s office.
  2. Governor of Shansi.