Editorial Note
In a memorandum of July 8, the Chief of the Division of Southeast Asian Affairs (Moffat) stated: “It is understood that the Dutch anticipate the possibility of agreement on all points except the [Page 974] gendarmerie. In an effort to conclude an agreement and knowing Indonesian confidence in the United States, they may propose that the gendarmerie be placed under neutral American administration for the interim period. If such a request is made by both sides to the United States and the terms are acceptable to both sides and to this Government, it is believed the United States should accede to the request if satisfied that by so doing a peaceful settlement can be achieved along the lines of the Lingga Djati [Linnggadjati] Agreement and so accomplish the American objective in Indonesia,” This memorandum was transmitted by the Director of the Office of Far Eastern Affairs (Vincent) to Norman Armour, Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs on July 9. (856E.00/7–847)