501.BC Indonesia/5–2848: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 31—7:11 a. m.]
439. Gocus 283. Netherlands delegation replied GOC letter on Bandung Conference by letter dated May 26 stating purpose conference is study problems bearing upon future status Indonesia and relationship Netherlands and future USI, to provide mutual consultations by Indonesians not represented by Republic delegation and to bring conclusions discussions to cognizance Netherlands and NEI Govts. Letter says Netherlands delegation trusts GOC will share its view Bandung conference not matter to be discussed between parties under auspices GOC.
Republic delegation in letter dated May 23 received May 27 stated it has instructed its representative Lake Success ask for discussion Bandung conference in forthcoming meeting on Indonesian question or ask for special meeting. Letter asks GOC and Netherlands delegation furnish comments soonest owing exceptional urgency matter and encloses copy letter dated May 23 to press drawing attention Bandung conference. Letter charges contravention Renville principles in that Bandung conference prejudiced (1) political agreement to be concluded between Netherlands and Republic which is to provide basis all further plans for construction USI, (2) procedure to be laid down in political agreement regarding formation Constituent Assembly and other bodies which will be devoted preparation for establishment USI and union in legal manner. Letter cites following statements by Abdul Kadir: “Further expansion federation goes on. Federalists consider federation without Republic in no way impossible. Republic no longer most prominent part Indonesia regarding strength its population or economic aspect. Federal region can financially and economically lead own existence, and even if current negotiations with Republic deadlocked federation will yet be built up.” Also quoted is following broadcast by NEI Govt information service: “Whatever will replace Republic in January 1, 1949, is matter that does not even need discussion here. This entirely depends on Republic and internal Republic constellation. [Page 190] Matter of greatest importance is that which Federalists are to set up in Bandung.”
Dept pass Hague.1
- This was done on May 31.↩