Office of the Historian

894A.00/5–1347: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State

Nanking, May 13, 1947.
[Received May 13—6:28 a.m.]

1040. Central News Agency quotes Taiwan Governor-Designate Wei Tao-ming as stating main objectives for administrative policy will be democracy, economic stability and elevation standard of living. He declined to comment on economic plans, stating these must wait upon a thorough investigation of conditions in Taiwan. He stressed that administration will strictly follow Central Government instructions.

Stuart