893.00/8–249: Telegram
The Consul General at Taipei (Macdonald) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 3—2:09 p. m.]
347. Refmytel 341, repeated Canton 150, August 1. K. C. Wu said Acting President’s visit Taipei was principally to discuss with Gimo implementation of matters taken up during Canton conferences and prosecution war. Wu claims all friction between Gimo and Li eliminated and is substituted by complete solidarity of purpose to pursue struggle against Communism.
Gimo has absolutely no intention of coming out of retirement and resuming his position as President, according to Wu, since he now has confidence in Li and is prepared to give him all necessary backing. Wu stressed that people no longer have to fear lack of solidarity between Gimo and Li, then said he considers Gimo greatest man Asia has produced in modern times and again commented on how he has broadened and changed his outlook.
Sent Department 347, repeated OffEmb Canton 156.