501.BC Indonesia/9–1748: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
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[Received September 17—11:39 a. m.]
799. Gocus 377. US delegation discussed Scafs [draft?] with Sukarno and Hatta September 17. They favor acceptance plan. Hatta [Page 343] expects Cabinet pass thereon tonight. Promised inform US delegation soonest.
Sukarno seeks early over-all agreement without emphasizing details. His principal concern is that Netherlands may either refuse negotiate or prolong negotiations through hard bargaining. Hopes GOC will remain until USI established. They explained political opposition of leftists to limiting Republic foreign representation and intimated they would probably have to remove self-imposed, restrictions against expanding foreign representation but would actually effect no increase.
I received following telegram from Schuurman noon today: “In view important communication request your earliest arrival Batavia”.
Following answer sent: “Regret nonfunctioning GOC planes prevent immediate departure for Batavia.”
Hope receipt Republic reply and resumption of plane service will permit proceeding Batavia Saturday or Sunday. Signed Cochran.