501.BC Indonesia/5–1848: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin)
314. Following for your guidance in event Indonesian question comes before SC for discussion prior to receipt of Madura report and interim progress report from GOC.
Dept has been informed by Neth Emb rep that Belgian SC rep will suggest that SC defer discussion of Indonesia until above 2 reports [Page 178] have been received and there has been opportunity for SC members to study them.
Dept believes that in light of fact that SC Pres stated at the 288th meeting (April 29th) that he would request GOC to submit progress report promptly and in light of fact that SC now has urgent matter of Palestine before it for action, there is no compelling reason undertake discussion Indo question at this time. (See also this connection Deptels 186 and 187, May 6 and 7, to Batavia.1) Dept therefore suggests that you express view favoring postponement.
For your information, Neth reps have approached UK and Canadian SC reps asking them to favor postponement.
- Telegram 186, May 6, not printed.↩