501.BC Indonesia/1–1948: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
60. Graham 105. Presentation of truce plan and associated documents by GOC and signing by NethDel and IndoDel took place as scheduled in Renville January 17 (full texts all documents,1 as requested by Rusk, telegraphed to Department via Navy channels in mytels 99 through 1032). Fore deck thronged for ceremonies. Heads all five delegations spoke briefly, expressing restrained optimism and recognizing formidable difficulties ahead. Abdul Kadir3 and Sjarifuddin praised efforts GOC. Former accented need for putting end to unrest and destruction and substituting peace, order, production and reconstruction. Latter emphasized Repub’s need of assistance from both Netherlands and GOC in gaining opportunity for disseminating ideas and principles throughout Archipelago in order gain understanding for its political and economic progress. (Texts 5 speeches airmailed.4) Spoor and Soedirman5 spoke on radio evening January 17, Spoor emphasizing importance display self-control, patience and tact by troops, Soedirman confining himself largely to reading cease-fire instruction. Sukarno also spoke on Jocja radio, stating Repub had accepted agreement because of guarantees her ideals could now be attained by peaceful means.