894A.00/5–1149: Telegram
The Consul at Taipei (Edgar) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 11—3:40 a. m.]
154. Sun Li-jen has not yet composed differences with Governor Chen. States Chen still trying to shelve him in favor own henchman and interferes at low levels while Sun continues fight maintain unhampered command but under Chen. Says Air Force [and] Navy not taking Chen orders. Sun in Taipei to inspect 6th Army near here nominally under his control. Expresses great disgust local and mainland developments. Doubts serious Communist activity Taiwan and claims complete loyalty his troops. Hopes Taiwan can soon have strong civil governor over unified military command. Generalissimo still Shanghai and may come here en route elsewhere. Doubts he will give Taiwan to President Li.
Repeated Canton 30, Shanghai 132, Nanking 135.