893.00/11–2649: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Strong) to the Secretary of State
Hong Kong, November
26, 1949—11 a. m.
[Received November 26—5:15 a. m.]
[Received November 26—5:15 a. m.]
Cantel 1307. After due deliberation, we have reached conclusion that in remarking on desire prevent President Li Tsung-jen from resigning in US (Cantel 1300, November 25) Foreign Minister Yeh may well have made remark in hope that it would reach Department and create suspicion in Department as regards Li’s motives in visiting US and thus would enhance possibility of unfavorable response by Department.
Sent Department Cantel 1307, by hand Hong Kong.
Strong