501.BC Indonesia/5–3048: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
443. Gocus 287. Steering Committee today took up question status delegation members one party while in territory other party and discussed Republic May 20 letter regarding police search homes member of Republic delegation and member secretariat May 19 and Netherlands memo requested by GOC. Memo stated number of searches conducted in Netherlands territory to investigate subversive organizations and that incompleted investigation provided evidence of serious situation calling for immediate action. Vredenburch on behalf Netherlands delegation said he regretted that homes Boediardjo and Salim searched, stating that police had not consulted Netherlands Government and delegation in advance because security officials considered circumstances urgent and grave. Had they been consulted he felt Boediardjo and Salim would not have been bothered. Vredenburch shared impression expressed by GOC chairman last meeting that informal understanding reached during Renville negotiations that representatives either delegation would have immunity when in territory other party.
[Page 198]GOC noted Republic delegation’s letter stating Republic would submit report its views Bandung Conference to SC and notifying GOC and Netherlands delegation its proposed action in order afford them opportunity submit comments to SC. Letter stated Republic representative Lake Success instructed ask for discussion this matter in SC scheduled meeting on Indo question or ask for special meeting. GOC in meeting with parties June 1 will discuss manner of handling.
Republic delegation proposal for establishment joint monitoring board for elimination broadcasts infringing truce referred EcoFin subcommittee study technical possibilities.