501.BC Indonesia/6–1248: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Netherlands (Baruch) to the Secretary of State
urgent
364. Boon told Bonsal this morning that Du Bois action has “created havoc all respects”. He added cooperation between members GOC probably now impossible. He said Van Kleffens had been instructed to “protest” at Department regarding Du Bois action. He concluded [Page 238] by stating that Dutch Government feels there was no justification in situation for precipitate action taken by Du Bois.
This Embassy believes that if it is desired that intrinsic merits Du Bois proposal be eventually calmly considered, it would be helpful if somehow Republicans could be induced delay any expression in regard thereto until after present tension and indignation in Dutch Government circles subsides.
Embassy believes that if Du Bois were called to Washington for consultation Vredenburch would similarly be called to The Hague.1
- Telegram 247, June 15, 5 p. m., to The Hague, reported that Mr. du Bois was not able to leave Java “at this critical time” and had been consulted by telephone (856e.00/6–1548).↩