501.BC Indonesia/8–2748: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
733. Gocus 361. GOC transmitted to Netherlands delegation August 26 copy telegram received from Roem that Republic Cabinet confirms decision taken by Republic delegation not to resume negotiations until Republic house Batavia returned. This involved with general question of immunity for Republic officials in Netherlands controlled territory and security for Netherlands delegation in Republic controlled territory.
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At GOC meeting 26th Critchley favored telegraphing Security Council regarding crisis Indo affairs. Belgian delegation and USDel opposed this on ground that more time should elapse to see incident and developments past few days in better perspective and to permit further opportunity for reopening talks. It was agreed, however, that secretariat should begin collecting material for inclusion in 4th interim report. Best estimate is that this report will not be ready for submission in less than 2 weeks.
Schuurman called on me afternoon August 26. Said Van Mook and he telegraphed Hague night 25th again urging approval issuance statement Batavia resubmitting draft for interim period to Republic through GOC and transmission promised working paper to me covering subjects supplementary to draft bill for planning basis negotiations. I stressed urgency statement being issued and material reaching me before we proceed Jogja.
Schuurman said petition received from Palembang south Sumatra by NEI to form separate political unit which petition will most probably be granted 28th. Signed Cochran.