501.BC Indonesia/12–2048: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State 1
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[Received December 19—1:54 p. m.]
1118. Gocus 501. Schuurman came to me 10:15 p. m. December 19. Stated Jogja had been taken between 1 and 3 p. m. today2 with only one Netherlands soldier killed. Said Sukarno, Hatta, Sjahrir, Hadji Salim, Pringgo Digdo and other governmental leaders all listed as being in Netherlands hands.
Schuurman is arranging for NethDel assistant De Ranitz proceed Jogja 7 a. m. December 20 by military plane to arrange personally evacuation by Netherlands military of GOC group from Kaliurang and on to Batavia. Hopes accomplish this by Tuesday night. I am sending letter by De Ranitz to my GOC colleagues recommending they evacuate completely and promptly to Batavia.
Schuurman mentioned that chartered airplane arrived Jogja airfield from Manila during Netherlands landing operations this morning and was detained. Said Netherlands forces bringing group of American aviators from Republic territory to Semarang and perhaps thence Batavia. Said Con Gen would be informed. Confirmed that Indian plane destined for Sumir trip arrived Batavia this morning and stopped. Signed Cochran.
Sent Department; repeat Paris for SC.