856E.00/2–1047: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Netherlands (Hornbeck) to the Secretary of State

confidential

99. Rejection [of] Dutch Government interpretation Linggadjati Agreement by Indonesian Cabinet, which declares such interpretation as violation original agreement, viewed with concern by Foreign Office official charged with Indies matter, who says “critical situation” thus created. Informant added Government awaiting official views Republican Government and report from Commission General before deciding its future policy.

Hornbeck