501.BC Indonesia/11–1648: Telegram

The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State

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1005. Gocus 445. GOC sent Security Council today by plane fourth interim report1 body of which comprises 3 chapters 51 pages in length covering period June 11–November 15. Chapters deal factually with political situation, implementation of truce and other recent developments, latter including controversies over incidents. Report incorporates many documents and letters in lengthy appendices. Copies for Department leave by airpouch November 17.

Estimate report will be actually in hands members Security Council after Paris processing not before November 27. Before that date GOC will telegraph to Security Council its conclusions taking form of introduction to report and appraising general situation as of date of telegram. These conclusions will be telegraphed Department as soon as prepared. Signed Cochran.

Livengood
  1. For text, see SC, 3rd yr., Suppl. (Dec), p. 1.