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

893.00/1–2049: Telegram

The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State

Peiping, January 20, 1949—5 p. m.
[Received January 22—12:25 p. m.]

94. Cheng Ting-feng, Commander 94th Division, and number other important officials including BIS¹³ men departed Peiping approximately 4:80 p. m. by plane, Cheng stating his departure removed last obstacle turnover Peiping.

Foreign Office official informed me (presumably after attending Fu Tso-yi¹⁴ meeting, Contel 41¹⁵) that political turnover occurred 10 a. m. this morning, that Fu remains temporarily in charge Peiping, that troops will be removed from Peiping gradually beginning tomorrow. Last information in accordance with statement Gen. Cheng that political agreement effective today, military agreement tomorrow.

Cavalry division by report proceeded Fengtai and 271st and the 73rd Divisions 101st Army to Huangtsun, both south Peiping today.

Communist Political Commission reportedly already present in town.

Sent Department 94, Nanking 89, Shanghai 83.

Clubb

13. Chinese Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Security).
14. Fu Tso-yi, Commander in Chief of Rebellion Suppression Forces in North China.
15. January 14, p. 49.