501.BC Indonesia/9–2648: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
urgent
837. Gocus 394, September 25, 7:30 p. m. I received note from Campbell by plane from Jocja that he had spoken Hatta regarding message I had transmitted Netherlands delegate (Gocus 3911). Hatta referred him to Republican delegate Chairman Roem. Latter put down in writing for transmission to me “postponement until October 1 as proposed by Mr. Cochran is declared acceptable on conditions that steps against Indonesian families will not be taken until then.”
I telephoned this immediately to Stuyt in absence Schuurman. He was sure conditions could be met from Netherlands side and expressed appreciation Netherlands delegate for my help. Australian delegate and Belgian delegate informed of foregoing. Signed Cochran.