501.BC Indonesia/4–1648: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Batavia
163. For Usgoc 90. Dept had on previous occasions suggested informally to Helb, Neth Emb Wash, program similar to that described your 229 Apr 16. Scott, Nolting1 and Lacy have informally proposed to Helb today course suggested your 229 with request that he secure concurrence Hague soonest. For your confidential info Helb agreeable your proposals. Results Neth Emb’s approach to Hague will be telegraphed you immediately they are received by Dept.
While at Hague Scott was provided unofficially translation Neth working paper on structure Neth-Indo union, substance of which [Page 155] should dispel Critchley’s fear of superstate concept (penultimate para your 229). We believe formal submission this paper of greatest importance to success of full program. Pls advise status working paper after consultation Vredenburch, and indicate what steps, if any, Dept may take to effect its formal presentation.
- Frederick E. Nolting, Jr., of the Division of Northern European Affairs.↩