501.BC Indonesia/10–1248: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State 1
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[Received October 12—8:44 a. m.]
905. Gocus 407. GOCUS secretariat delivered USDel 3:45 p. m., October 12, copy following cablegram dated October 11, from RepDel Jogja to GOC:
“Have instructed Palar to bring situation report soonest possible before Security Council. This report was prepared during the early part of September. Since that time no improvement has taken place. On the contrary the situation has grown steadily worse. Meanwhile the Repub Government has for the second time accepted as a basis for discussion proposals which might lead to a fair and reasonable settlement in conformity with the Renville Agreement. It was hoped that, the Netherlands Government would do likewise so that discussions, between the parties might be resumed under auspices of the GOC. Unfortunately these hopes have not been fulfilled and the Repub Government has to conclude that the Netherlands Government has no intention of seeking a settlement on the basis of the Renville Agreement. The Repub Government therefore feels that it has no option but to bring the situation to the attention of the Security Council without further delay.”
GOC meeting at 4 p. m. today to discuss GOC report to Security Council. Further cablegram will follow. Signed Cochran.
Sent Department; Department pass The Hague.2