893.00/4–1049: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 10—4:23 a. m.]
741. We learned from Sun Li-jen before his return Taiwan that he was well received by Generalissimo at Chikow. (See Embtel 715, April 6 to Department,24 repeated Canton 227, Shanghai 341, Taipei 35.) Latter told him to go back to Taiwan and keep up his good work training Chinese Army. When General Sun took his leave, Generalissimo showed him special courtesy, amiability, by accompanying him some little distance from house.
Acting President has suggested indirectly that if Americans agree General Sun would be better Governor Taiwan than Ch’en Ch’eng we might usefully approach Wu Chung-hsin25 who admires Sun (they come from same hsien headquarters) and who, as Department knows, has Generalissimo’s confidence. Apparently Li Tsung-jen would like any suggestion to Generalissimo of change Governorship Taiwan come from some quarter other than himself. Obviously his suggestion not being pursued.
Sent Department 741, repeated OffEmb Canton 238, Shanghai 355, pouched Taipei.