Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

811.91293/7–1149: Telegram

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

Canton, July 11, 1949—1 p. m.
[Received July 11—7:57 a. m.]

Cantel 709. Re Generalissimo’s press interview from Formosa, reliably informed by other American correspondents who also sought interview unsuccessfully that apparently special considerations resulted choice INS⁸² Handelman and Scripps-Howard Farnsworth. Handelman came specially from Tokyo to attend. Others had been turned down only few days before grounds Generalissimo in retirement. Seems possible suggestion originated Stateside, possibly Madame,⁸³ for interview with attention paid propaganda value there in China aid cause.

Clark

82. International News Service.
83. Madame Chiang Kai-shek.