893.00/12–3148: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:40 p. m.]
2677. T. V. Soong92 tells me he had long talk with Generalissimo and that Generalissimo failed to mention any plans to retire. As I had expected, T. V. confirms that peace makers, but particularly Kwangsi clique, have endeavored strengthen their case by unfounded assertions that I, the American Embassy and the American Government desire retirement Generalissimo. T. V. requested I inquire Department whether possible for US issue statement comparable that re Greece93 to effect that national interests of US require that Communist influence be halted at Yangtze River. He felt confident such action would deter Communists from endeavoring cross Yangtze and give South China time work out its salvation and set example of democracy. I refrained from pointing out the obvious difference between the Greek and China situations and merely promised to pass his suggestion on to Washington.