893.001/11–449: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Strong) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 3—11:20 p. m.]
Cantel 1256. President Li accompanied by Chang Chun flew to Kunming afternoon November 3. From Chu Chang-wei we gather [Page 580] main purpose of trip is to spread influence of Li in Yunnan by his physical presence there for several days.
According to Chu, resignation of Chang Chun as director SWMPA will be considered only in connection with governorship of Szechwan. Chu says Generalissimo will agree switch Chang for Wang Ling-chi only [if] good job first found for Wang who does have many assets, among them firm resolution to resist Communists.
Sent Department Cantel 1256, repeated Kunming 36. Department pass Kunming from OffEmb Chungking. Pouched Hong Kong, Taipei.