893.00/4–1047: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 10—8:27 a.m.]
784. Comments on Government reorganization by Minister [of] Information Peng Hsueh-pei at regular weekly press conference 9th:
“Reorganization of the Chinese Government is all set to be put into effect since both the Young China Party and the Democratic Socialist Party have decided to participate in the State Council and the Executive Yuan. Both parties have made up the name lists of candidates for the State Council and the lists will be presented to Generalissimo shortly. Both parties also have decided to participate in the Executive Yuan which will be reorganized following formation of new State Council. The Democratic Socialists are willing to fill two posts as Ministers of State without portfolio while the Young China Party will fill posts as Ministers of State both with and without portfolio.
A new bureau of information will be formed to take over all governmental information functions now exercised by present Ministry of Information in accordance with a resolution adopted by the Supreme National Defense Council. The new bureau’s organic law is being prepared. The Kmt’s information service will be handled by a party board of information.”