856E.01/8–947: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Netherlands (Baruch) to the Secretary of State 89
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586. Boetzelaer stated this morning that he welcomes initiative US Government to obtain Republic acceptance to US offer good offices on basis expressed Deptel 398, August 8.90 He stated that he had no further comment beyond expression of appreciation as matter general principle as he was leaving question negotiations of specific points to Van Kleffens. However, he made it clear Netherlands Government would not consent that Salim or Sjahrir present Republic position before Security Council inasmuch as such representation would imply Republic sovereignty.
Australian Legation informs Embassy that Boetzelaer called on Australian Minister last night to tell him that “Netherlands Government did not intend to go beyond offer of US good offices” which is interpreted by Australian Minister as “polite” rejection Australian arbitration proposal.
Foreign Office has requested that any publicity with regard to Foote’s visit to Djocja should clearly set out that his mission is exclusively in terms of US good offices and that Foote is not proceeding in exercise his consular functions. It is pointed out that otherwise other consular representatives in Indo would seek opportunities also proceed Djocja.