856e.00/8–1248: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Netherlands (Baruch) to the Secretary of State
508. During initial call Prime Minister Drees yesterday he stressed Netherlands Government’s determination carry out Renville Agreement. Referring to visit non-Republican leaders now in Hague discussing Bandoeng Resolution with Dutch Government, Prime Minister said he was hopeful these men who represent large cross section Indonesian opinion would help win acceptance Dutch Government proposals for interim federal government and through auspices GOC political agreement would quickly be reached with Republic. He said government as now constituted proposes to offer best possible terms in accordance Renville Agreements and he hoped Republic would acquiesce inasmuch as Netherlands Government could not wait forever. Concluding he emphasized delicately balanced economy of Indonesia can only support 75 million people with western guidance and assistance which Dutch are competent and willing to give to Indonesians.
Pass Batavia.1
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