501.BC Indonesia/11–2048: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
1018. Gocus 451. Following official communiqué released Batavia November 20, 5 p. m.
“Netherlands Government has made extensive and profound study of account given by Minister Stikker regarding his discussions in Indonesia. Cabinet has thereupon come to conclusion there might be possibilities to solve at short notice on basis of pattern laid down by Netherlands Government differences existing between Netherlands and Republican Governments by negotiations. Therefore Cabinet has appointed Minister Overseas Territories Sassen, Minister Foreign Affairs Stikker and Royal Commissioner in Indonesia Neher to form delegation for holding discussions in Indonesia with both Republican Government and Federalist Nationalists in order attain final solution. Delegation will be assisted by some leading members States General as observers as well as by some experts from Netherlands whilst in Indonesia such other experts as may be required may be attached to delegation in concurrence with representative of Crown. Delegation will leave shortly for Indonesia: Whereas several months ago Federalist Nationalists at invitation of Netherlands Government came to Hague for consultations which led to gratifying results, delegation is of opinion that this time they should meet in Indonesia.”
Signed Cochran.