026 China/8–2549: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 25—4:48 a. m.]
3440. Liberation Daily August 21 printed text addresses by Mayor Chen Yi at final meeting summer study course University and College Faculty Association. Address devoted almost entirely to discussion White Paper. Summary paper reveals ugly face American imperialism in its attempt attain world hegemony and self-appointed role protector of China. American imperialism gave clear-cut order to Chiang Kai-shek launch civil war for slaughter Chinese people; hopes to ferret out of victorious camp of Chinese people the so-called “democratic individualists” to organize them for task of continuing creation of chaos in China and restore American imperialist rule. The “democratic individualists” do exist in New China but not in majority. Question not whether are or are no “democratic individualists” but rather how strengthen vigilance and unite to save such wavering elements from falling victims to American imperialist inducements. Semi-colonial and feudal social structure of China created by imperialism over past hundred years cannot be smashed in few days. Years of education and reform needed. In this connection policy of CCP over years insisting on party discipline should be example to all people’s organizations bring their houses in order. White Paper is political call to action, supported by and coordinated on economic front by blockade. Struggle against White Paper must be carried on ideological front but must at same time unite to break blockade. Resources of whole country may be expected come to aid Shanghai. End Summary.
[Page 1404]Sidelights of address included criticism local Communist practice calling meetings by issuance invitations to individuals rather than through election of delegates by various groups of the public; mild criticism of groups in Shanghai for timidity in speaking their minds freely and tendency re-echo only views of Communist officials.
Sent Department 3440, repeated Nanking, by mail AmEmbassy Canton August 25.