501.BC Indonesia/9–1348: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State 1
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778. Gocus 374. Cochran and Scott returned Kaliurang from Batavia 9 a. m. September 13. Lisle delivered copy USDel draft and covering memorandum to Chairman Roem of Republican delegation at 9 p. m. September 10 in Jogja in presence Tjoa of Republican delegation. Republican representatives showed particular interest in problems of TNI and foreign relations of Republic. Both seemed gratified at date fixed for transfer of sovereignty. Roem expressed some concern when he noted GOC would not continue functioning throughout entire interim period.
Lisle delivered identical copies to Belgian representative Herremans and Australian representative Critchley at 10 a. m. September 11 in Kaliurang. Herremans expressed approval manner plan presented simultaneously to both parties. Critchley asked general questions about framework of interim government. Lisle reports there have been no further reactions since copies were presented as above indicated, and that he has participated in no further discussions thereof.
We have appointment September 13, 5 p. m. with Hatta to provide any background he may desire in reaching decision as to acceptability of USDel draft as basis for resumption negotiations. Signed Cochran.
- Repeated in telegram 444, September 14, 7 p. m., to The Huage.↩