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The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 28.]
Sir: I have the honor to transmit a translation,42 supplied by the International Department of the Central Publicity Board, of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek’s message to the Chinese nation on September 18, 1941, the tenth anniversary of the Mukden Incident.
The speech affirms the unity of the four northeastern provinces with the rest of China, says that their riches must not be permitted to strengthen the forces of the aggressors, and announces China’s determination to fight until they are again an unqualified part of China. Reference is made to the objectives of the anti-aggression powers, as [Page 539] outlined in the Roosevelt-Churchill Eight Points,43 and to America’s leadership in recognizing and aiding China’s part in the common struggle.
Respectfully yours,