856E.01/7–147: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Batavia
us urgent
181. Urtel 253 July 1.32 View uncertainty personalities new Republican Govt and time limit included Van Mook communication, you are requested if in your judgment such action beneficial reiterate appropriate Republican authorities that US Govt earnestly stresses urgency establishment interim Govt and implementation Linggadjati. We understand Neth Govt has requested Republican Govt to state its position on five specific points. We strongly urge that Republican Govt reply in specific terms Dutch communication as promptly as possible, not only as means of eliminating misunderstanding, but also as further evidence Republic’s willingness to act promptly and responsively towards achieving common goal of workable interim Govt, thereby eliminating grave dangers inherent in present situation, and making possible progress toward economic rehabilitation Indonesia.
Sent Batavia as 181; repeated Hague as 337 and London as 2880.