894A.01/5–249: Telegram
The Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 3—9:31 a. m.]
Cantel 310. On May 2, P. Huang, of Formosan League for Re-Emancipation, called at Embassy office and stated that he had moved [Page 323] Canton for time being because Formosan Communists Hong Kong were source danger his personal safety. In course of conversation, he stated that general groups, including C-C clique of Kmt, Democratic League, KmtRC38 and Formosan Communists, had all, in recent months, approached him in effort secure adherence Formosan League their separate organs and had made attractive offers which he refused to discuss with them. He said that he was particularly concerned that Formosan Communists were rapidly gaining strength, for they were currently in receipt large amounts weapons and military equipment smuggled Taiwan from Japan. He also said that Kmt troops Taiwan were becoming restive due activity Communist forces here, so that their loyalty could not be counted on. He concluded by saying that the US should make its intentions toward Taiwan, and particularly its support Formosan independence, clear in order that the island might be saved from communism. He also said that he would like revisit Japan soonest possible.
Interviewing officer responded to above by expressing general interest in happenings Taiwan. Officer felt Huang probably prevaricating when he stressed attempts various groups enlist his support and obviously sincere in his desire commit US to his support.
Sent Department; pouched Hong Kong, Taipei.
- Kuomintang Revolutionary Committee.↩