893.00/10–2849: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Strong) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 28—8:52 a. m.]
Cantel 1238. AP representative Moosa has received report, which concurs with previously formed opinion of Embassy, that Wang Ling-chi may be removed from post as Governor Szechwan and be replaced by Chang Chun who would hold concurrently his present post of Director of Southwest Military and Political Administration.
Gimo may be expected oppose such action but strength other local leaders believed enough to assure removal of Wang who seems to be only person of standing in Szechwan not fully committed to join Li Tsung-jen “bandwagon” (Cantel 1223, October 24). Assumption Governorship by Chang Chun would be major step toward badly needed unity.