894A.00/11–1747: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:10 p.m.]
2248. As further evidence that situation has become so critical Gimo may be willing to act, was conversation I had with him regarding Formosa (our 2241, November 15, 8 a.m.41) News from Formosa continues to indicate maladministration, smouldering discontent and organization of revolutionary activities under capable leadership with objective of virtual autonomy. Gimo was aware of situation and expressed hearty endorsement in principle of some form joint Chinese-American administration of Formosa for a limited period of years with the emphasis on economic rehabilitation.
Since the Secretary’s statement regarding relief to China42 I have received frequent requests for details. I shall therefore greatly appreciate any advance information Department may be able to give.
- Post, p. 1219.↩
- Reference apparently is to Secretary of State Marshall’s statement made before a joint session of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on November 10, 1947; Department of State Bulletin, November 23, 1947, p. 967. Although this statement dealt almost wholly with aid to Europe, the Secretary did make an important, though very brief, reference to aid to China.↩