893.00/4–2849: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 29—2:49 p. m.]
1430. China Daily Tribune April 28 publishes Central News version Gimo Statement under Chikow, April 28 dateline. In first public statement since retirement January 21, Chiang urged all Chinese join struggle free country from Communist tyranny by recovery determination and courage which characterized war against Jap aggression. Charged Communists seeking enslavement of China people to cause of international Communism as military base and source manpower for Communist world domination. Said China not alone in struggle. Called for popular support government in effort effect drastic political, military, and economic reforms. Promised full support Li Tsung-jen. Stated Communist rejection peaceful settlement and crossing Yangtze repetition Jap political and military errors. Communists have reached peaks and crossing Yangtze will bring military, political, and economic problems which will result their inevitable downfall. Prophesied final victory within 3 years. Reviewed government’s attempts peaceful settlement with Communists after Jap war. Communist actions finally forced government take military measures. Political and military shortcomings, misapprehension Communist intentions among Chinese [Page 285] and foreign public, Communist fifth column China and abroad contribute to failure government’s efforts conclude war successfully. After own retirement, Li Tsung-jen repeatedly made concessions toward peaceful settlement but Communists openly announced intentions fight with Soviet Union in third world war, presented ultimatum, and launched general offensive. Communists have openly confessed desire carry out class warfare and world revolution. Outcome struggle will determine Chinese mode [of] life for generations. Stated Mao Tse-tung74 more dangerous traitor than Wang Ching-wei.75 Wang was Jap tool because he was weakling. Mao seeks enslave and destroy own nation to fulfill aggressive designs for power.
Sent Department 1430, repeated Nanking 817, Canton 365.