856E.00/6–947: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Netherlands (Baruch) to the Secretary of State
378. Republican reply approximating 5,000 words handed Van Mook Batavia yesterday has been received The Hague. Text has been released and will appear evening papers.
Acting Chief Political Section Foreign Office in off record comment stated initial impression official circles The Hague is that Republican note is “more or less disappointing and not very satisfactory”.
First reading alleged text reply impresses me as Republicans accepting freely all rights offered but endeavoring once more to shirk responsibilities accompanying such rights. Summary follows and further attempt interpretation will be submitted when official text available.5
Sent Department as 378, repeated to London as 38.
- Telegram 382, June 10, 1 p.m., from The Hague, reported that the text was being sent by air to Washington, as it was understood that the reply had been forwarded there on June 8. (856E.01/6–1047)↩