893.00/6–1647: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 16—11:22 p.m.]
1312. The following is release published in Chung Yang Jih Pao, Nanking, June 15, 1947:
“President Chiang analyzed the present situation at a dinner party given in honor of 14 high-ranking Government officials at his official residence last night. He spoke about the military and economic situation and the general election as follows:
‘Militarily in spite of the Communist policy to ruin the country, the Government is in a position to crush the rebellion and carry out national unification. Economically, the Government is also capable of alleviating the people’s sufferings, balancing the budget, and stepping up reconstruction. And as to the forthcoming general election, the Government is busy making preparations so as to bring about without delay the constitutional government which is so coveted by the nation.’”