Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270
Memorandum by General C. P. Lee to General Marshall 68
A Proposal To Make Necessary Preparation for Either the Success or the Failure of the Peace Negotiation
The effort made by General Marshall and Dr. Stuart in mediating the peace negotiation is greatly appreciated by the Chinese people. But in case the peace is not going to come as we expected, what shall we do? It is therefore now suggested to have a simple organization to study the various factors in the nearest future. For instance, if the coalition government will be formed in 1946, what will be our plan? In case the formation will be delayed to 1947 or later, what modification will be in the plan? Or in case the war will take the place of peace, what shall we do to render the greatest assistance to the Chinese people? Shall we try to get contact with various leaders so as to secure their help? If a few persons will work out a certain kind of plan along the above lines for General Marshall and Dr, Stuart’s reference, it may serve an useful purpose.
The following questions are offered by the way of suggestion:
What constructive measures are possible, even under the present disturbed conditions, to help China?
For example, can the relief organizations (UNRRA, CNRRA,69 American Advisory Committee, etc.) do anything more than they are now doing to aid the people?
Whether the formation of a political advisory group, like the military advisory group, will be helpful?
What can be done to strengthen democratic public opinion in the country?