893.00/11–647: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 6—4:23 p.m.]
2201. At weekly press conference held on November 5, 1947, Dr. Hollington K. Tong, director Government Information Office, made following statement regarding Democratic League:
“On account of manifold illegal activities of Democratic League, Government finds that it is no longer possible to continue to recognize it as a lawful party.
“However, policy of Government will be not to make any arrest of members of Democratic League or to require mandatory registration by them.
“Members of Democratic League will continue to enjoy full protection of law so long as they do not commit any further acts against laws of nation.
“Orders to this effect are being issued by Government to all local governments.[”]