856E.01/6–1947: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Foote) to the Secretary of State
us urgent
239. Saw Sjahrir today and made representations as per Deptel 160, June 17. In addition I told him of misery which might follow failure to agree, stressing this as my personal opinion based on many years duty here and on my personal admiration Indo people. He promised call meeting Indo delegation at once to acquaint them of Dept’s views and asked me call on him tomorrow morning for amendments to Indo reply to Dutch note of May 27. Sjahrir certainly knows danger of present situation and admitted Indo reply was drafted by Indo War Council. He hopes overcome at least some of Indo extreme views. Situation may have been eased somewhat. Will report result tomorrow’s meeting. Please regard Sjahrir’s remarks as Top Secret for Department only.