Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The Far East, Volume VI

856E.00/8–747: Telegram

The Consul General at Batavia (Foote) to the Secretary of State

confidential
us urgent

Batavia, August 7, 1947—noon.

312. At 9 o’clock last night Dr. Tamzil, Indonesian Vice Minister Foreign Affairs, came to my home and brought letter from Gani, Vice Premier, to effect his efforts contact Djocja probably could not be relied upon and requested me endeavor convey offer good offices direct to Indonesian Republic (see mytel 308, August 6⁸³). Immediately thereafter Van Mook arranged place services broadcasting station Batavia at my disposal. For about 1 hour Djocja was warned every 15 minutes that I would convey message to Djocja that evening and at 10 hours last night I broadcasted message addressed to President Soekarno or Prime Minister Sjarifoeddin as follows:

“I am instructed by my Govt to inform you that the US Govt makes available to the Government of the Indonesian Republic the same good offices that it has extended to the Netherlands Government.”

Same message was again broadcasted to Djocja at 9 o’clock this morning. Tamzil was of opinion that Soekarno would probably call Cabinet meeting before replying but it is possible reactions may be obtained sometime today.

Department pass London and Hague.

Foote

83. Not printed; Dr. Gani had welcomed the offer of good offices but said he had been out of touch with Djocja (Jogjakarta) since July 20 (856E.00/8–647).