893.00/3–1047: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 10—8:25 a.m.]
510. Following Central News release Nanking March 4.
“Nonrecognition by the Communists of any Govt international agreements concluded since June of last year was the chief factor precipitating the imminent withdrawal of the Communist representatives as ordered by the Govt, said Dr. Carson Chang, Chairman of the [Page 58] Democratic Socialist Party, when asked to comment on the forthcoming Communist withdrawal from Nanking, Chungking, and Shanghai.
This step taken by the Communists is tantamount to nonrecognition by the party of the legality of the National Govt, indicating that the Communists signified no sincerity to resume the peace talks, Dr. Chang said. Under these circumstances, the withdrawal is undoubtedly the most spontaneous outcome, he added.
As the National Govt is China’s only legal govt recognized internationally, it certainly has the power to conclude any treaties or agreements with any other nation, Dr. Chang said.
As regards his party’s attitude towards the forthcoming blanket reorganization of the Govt, Dr. Chang said that his party still stands firm on its policies, while it has signified willingness to participate first in the four Govt organs. Decisions to participate in the blanket Govt reorganization will not be made until after his trip to Nanking because he wanted to know more about the Govt’s opinions in this respect, he added.
Dr. Chang, accompanied by Lei Chen,6 left here for Nanking last night. Following their arrival in the capital, important talks between the Govt authorities and minority parties are expected to be held to discuss Govt reorganization.”
- Secretary General of the People’s Political Council.↩