656D.006/2–547: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Batavia
32. New York representative Isbrandtsen SS Co advised Feb 5:
“Further reference Deptel Jan 28, Dept advised Feb 4 by Zimmerman,19 representing Neth Emb, that NEI authorities will strictly enforce new import-export regulations decreed Jan 29 in Batavia. Text these new regulations not yet received by Dept. Understand Zimmerman has telegraphed you his interpretation effect new regulations upon your proposed commercial transaction with Perseroan Bank.
Dept hereby reemphasizes to you that NEI Govt is authority recognized by US Govt in entire Neth Indies.”
Dept further informed Isbrandtsen, New York, Feb 5:
Dept informed20 Sjahrir received cable Jan 29 from Isbrandtsen Co, New York, that ship Martin Behrman would call at Cheribon for cargo and that transaction had been approved by State Dept.
Any statement that your proposed transaction has official approval is misleading. You will note from Deptel Jan 28 to you that on basis assurances given you and Dept by Neth Indies Govt representative [Page 897] Wash concerning that Govt’s trade regulations, Dept registered no objection your proceeding with transaction at your own risk and responsibility.”
Forward text new regulations air pouch.