The Archive · 1938

US, Fears China May Go Red

Driven in Communist

, Arms by Democracies' Failure to Assist in War Washington, Oct. 27.

The Chinese Central Government soon may be transformed into an &vowedly Communist regime because of the absence of extensive Sid from democratic nations in China's war against Japanese invagion, diplomatic quarters purporting fo be familiar with the intentions of the Chinese Government said here today.

The purpose of this transformafion, it was said, was to cement China's ties with the Soviet Union Which comprises China's last hope for extensive foreign assistance against Japan.

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, it was believed, would be associated with the Communist regime, possibly as its head, since he is believed to be in good favour with the Communists who appreciate his value 5 @ leader of the Chinese people.

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