893.00/2–2549: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 26—6:52 a. m.]
472. Following broadcast February 24 North Shensi station under Shihchiachuang dateline:
“Chairman Mao Tze-tung and General Chou En-lai received Yen Hui-ching, Shao Li-tze, Chang Shih-chao and Chiang Yung, who visited Peiping in private capacity, in Shihchiachuang on February 22. Opinions on peace talk, restoration of navigation and mail service were widely exchanged. Four visitors flew back to Peiping on February 24.”
These are three members of “Shanghai peace mission” plus Shao Li-tze who traveled to Peiping in capacity of “unofficial delegate”.
Sent Department, repeated AmEmb Canton 107, Shanghai 221.