894A.001/4–2347: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 23—6:55 a.m.]
880. Minister Peng Hsueh-pei, at regular MOI27 press conference on April 23, answered following questions re Taiwan situation:
“Query: When will Dr. Wei Tao-ming28 assume the governorship of Taiwan. Minister Peng’s answer: No date has been chosen yet but Dr. Wei will proceed to his new post in a few days.
Query: When will other recommendations of General Pai Chunghsi be carried out. Minister Peng’s answer: General Pai’s other recommendations will be put into execution one by one following the arrival of the new governor in Taiwan.”