501.BC Indonesia/1–1748: Telegram

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

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53. Graham 96. On basis decision taken yesterday afternoon, GOC this morning sent following telegram to Press Security Council.

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“Committee Good Offices wishes announce that the delegations of Republic of Indonesia and Netherlands will sign truce agreement at fourth plenary meeting at 1430 hours on 17 January on board USS Renville. Two hours later identical cease-fire orders and regulations are to go out to armed forces both parties. Immediately after signature truce agreement, parties will sign agreement on 12 political principle[s] which are to form agreed basis for discussions for settlement dispute. Further, 6 political principles will be presented by committee to parties at same meeting with request that both parties state their replies within 48 hours. Discussions for political settlement will commence immediately. Committee Good Offices intends completing interim report its activities shortly after signature truce agreement. Kirby, Van Zeeland, Graham and secretary preparing leave for Lake Success. Expected date arrival 31 January. They intend be at disposal Security Council in view possible early discussion foregoing developments Indonesian question”. [Graham.]

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