501.BC Indonesia/11–2648: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
1031. Gocus 458. Today 11:30 a. m. received Darmasetiawan, Supomo and Sudjono. Gave them list of 3 delegates and 14 advisors [Page 502] and secretaries constituting Netherlands group proceeding Jogja 27th by KLM. Told my friends secretly of visit with Stikker and gave them points (Gocus 4561) which they should communicate orally Hatta and Sukarno alone promptly on arrival Jogja 27th.
Republicans told me Prime Ministers Pasundun and Eastern Indonesia had talked with them following meeting of Bandung group with Sassen group. Said two main points made by Sassen were that “incidents” had to be reduced and Republic should not have more prominent position in interim government than Eastern Indonesia or Pasundun. Both Prime Ministers friendly to Republic and volunteered go Kaliurang 27th with Netherlands and Republic representatives if latter thought this wise. They sought my advice. Since I had let them know Stikker contemplated endeavoring bring Hatta and party to Batavia following Kaliurang talks, my friends agreed my idea visit of 2 Prime Ministers to Jogja should not be made lest arouse antagonism NethDel and also of Bandung colleagues. I said there should be full opportunity for contact and cooperation after Kaliurang conference. Republicans commented no Netherlands proposals to date have suggested reducing Republic to level smaller state. They feel this may be one of tough frontal attacks to be expected from Sassen initially. They will be patient and depend on fair settlement being reached in end.
British Consul General called 25th. Had received suggestion from his government he might be helpfulin advising Republic to be conciliatory on Stikker’s trouble points. After he received certain background information from me on this subject, he said he might find occasion to speak with Darmasetiawan and Supomo but would certainly not endeavor go to Republic or contact Republic formally. Signed Cochran.
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