501.BC Indonesia/6–849: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State 1
519. Gocus 721. Van Royen, Roem, Gieben and Leimena met with me two hours last evening. We discussed unfinished business including [Page 416] evacuation agreement between Sultan and Nethmil Jogja, supplying arms to Jogja police, relieving tension between Nethmil and Sultan, amnesty provisions for guerrillas and question of responsibility Netherlands to help supply scattered Repubs if latter unable take care of themselves after cease hostilities. Van Royen and Roem were to instruct Jacob and Djuanda, respectively, as to points under foregoing items which they should endeavor clear up Jogja today and tomorrow.
Van Royen presented memo of Netherlands comments on UNCFI Milex draft regulations for peace and order. Roem submitted amended Repub version thereof. After lengthy discussion, agreed I should endeavor compromise and consolidate views and submit my draft to both parties this evening. Same group to meet evening ninth for further discussion.
Anakagung, acting chairman in absence Hamid, came this morning to discuss with me getting BFO representatives into UNCFI meetings. We arrived at idea personal invitations to six principal leaders which we will discuss with UNCFI colleagues today.
UNCFI plane to leave tomorrow morning, overnight Medan and return Repub group from Atjeh to Bangka and Batavia tenth. Planned start today but weather unfavorable.
Lovink2 had Van Royen and me lunch with him. Lovink concerned, as would be expected from his background, over Commie danger Indo and particularly to Repub upon restoration Jogja. Working on this, I obtained his interest in adequate arms for Jogja police. Sultan may return from Jogja with Jacob. If so, Van Royen will talk directly with Sultan re arms et cetera. Lovink extremely cordial and assured me determined see through successfully present Indo policy. Visited Van Royen briefly to consult on my redraft of Netherlands and Repub ideas on rules for peace and order. Completed this draft and sent copies Roem and Van Royen to study before tomorrow’s meeting. Signed Cochran.