856e.00/1–548: Telegram

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

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17. Remytel 8, January 3.1 Meeting held January 4 between Dutch high officials and representatives of East Indonesia, East Borneo, Dyakbesar Borneo, South Borneo, Banka, Riouw, East Sumatra, South Sumatra Committee, West Java Committee and KIS. Dutch presented with resolution urging immediate steps to: (1) Form interim government in preparation sovereign USI; (2) arrangement for interim government to have voice in use military forces in Indonesia for maintenance safety in interior and (3) revision of Netherlands constitution. Invitation (in which Madura joined) sent to Republican Government to join USI.

Dutch Prime Minister approved gist resolution. Further stated that Lieutenant Governor General will immediately begin implementation of Point (1) of resolution and announced revision constitution already in course of preparation.

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Background data not now available, will be airmailed.

It is possible that some agreements may be signed before departure Ministers for Holland tomorrow.

While question may not arise, would appreciate Department’s instructions as to attitude to be taken by Consul General with respect projected federation.

Livengood
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