893.00/4–2649: Telegram
The Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 26—5:24 p. m.]
Cantel 270. Cabinet Secretary-General Huang Shao-ku statement to press on behalf Premier Ho upon their arrival Canton April 24:
Shanghai will be defended, neither acting Premier [President] nor Ho will resign, government will never again try talk peace with Communists. Denied report Central China HQ had moved from Hankow to Changsha, said government would establish 2nd line of defense, would not specify where, refused comment on evacuation for diplomats from Nanking to Canton.
Referred reports Kmt Secretary whether Generalissimo come Canton lead Kmt. Other Kmt officials, Generalissimo will remain as head of party, with Li and Ho keeping present positions.
Local press, April 24, and UP carried story Kmt officials requested Generalissimo and Li, said to be in Kweilin, temporarily come Canton lead anti-Communist war. Other arrivals Canton as reported local press, UP, Executive Yuan V.P., Chia King-teh; Communications Minister, Pun Mu-chieh, V. Minister Finance, Leung Yung-min.