501.BC Indonesia/1–2348: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Batavia
us urgent
26. No. 51 for Graham. Dept seriously concerned over differences arising (urtel 108 Jan 21, Congentel 68 Jan 221) from IndoDel conditional acceptance of 6 principles. In view Dept’s insistence on unconditional acceptance principles by Neth, Dept believes best hope for success further negotiation lies in a formal “unqualified acceptance” 6 principles by IndoDel to be followed by agreement on interpretations based on objectives similar to those suggested last 2 sentences urtel 108. Any settlement, however, agreeable both parties of course satisfactory.
We believe you should remain in Batavia until this problem is resolved using your influence to encourage utmost cooperation by both sides. (Urtel 109 Jan 21, Congentel 652)
Dept has assumed you would not be available to undertake further GOC assignment after your report to SC. We are arranging for your successor in Batavia during remainder negotiations involving GOC. This officer will be prepared to depart for Batavia within near future. If you adhere to present schedule he would delay departure until your arrival Lake Success in order to confer with you. If latest development effects delay your departure from Batavia long enough to enable him to arrive for a few days before you leave, he would depart Washington promptly.
For your own private information Dept contemplates appointment of Coert du Bois but final arrangements not completed.3