893.001 Chiang Kai-shek/5–2949: Telegram

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

Cantel 496. Delegation that visited Generalissimo has returned Canton (Cantel 490,50 repeated Nanking 337, Shanghai 290, Taipei 21). Am told Generalissimo unwilling come Canton unless there is overwhelming demand by people for his presence here and that likewise he felt Li had too many duties Canton to justify visit [to] Generalissimo, Taiwan. Delegation supposedly brings Generalissimo assurance availability Taiwan treasure after satisfaction demand Taiwan Provincial Governments

Sent Department; repeated Nanking 341, Shanghai 293, Taipei 22.

Clark
  1. May 28, p. 351.