Editorial Note
In telegram 259, July 7, 3 p.m., from Batavia, Mr. Foote reported formation of a new Indonesian Cabinet on July 3, with the Defense Minister, Dr. Sjarifoeddin, also as Prime Minister; and with the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hadji Agoes Salim, as Foreign Minister. The latter would head the delegation to negotiate with the Dutch. (856E.00/7–747)