694.001/8–2551: Telegram
The Ambassador in Indonesia (Cochran) to the Secretary of State
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316. Indo FonMin Subardjo phoned me 1 p. m. 25th. Said Indo Govt accepted US invitation attend San Francisco conf. He will head delegation of from 10 to 15 members. This will include Amb Ali1 from Wash, Sudjono2 from Tokyo and two parliamentarians. Exact composition being determined and I am to be informed soonest in order Dept may be advised re reservations.
[Here follows a discussion of travel arrangements.]
Subardjo said extremely anxious discuss with SecState question “economic losses” to Indo connected with treaty, prior opening conf. He wld be prepared leave Djakarta early coming week traveling via Europe with Secretary if any likelihood see Secretary before latter departs for San Francisco. Alternative wish wld be to see Secretary San Francisco day or two before Conf opens. I mentioned difficulty making appointments for Secretary immediately prior conf with so many delegations arriving, but offered report his desires. I also said I would in-form [Page 1298] Dept in advance of any topics which Indo del might desire discuss with Dept while in US. Subardjo said wld think this over and give me topics prior his departure.3 Would appreciate immed reply re Dept’s advice on possibility brief talk with SecState prior conference.4
I urged Subardjo let us know at once whether Indo del desires lie-public’s representative accredited. I asked if Indo Govt now in position approve Jap membership FAO. He answered latter question officially and affirmatively.
Subardjo confirmed to me that Cabinet would not give authority in advance to sign treaty but insists Subardjo keep in daily touch with Djakarta by phone with view reporting developments and receiving instructions. I believe attitude Indo del toward treaty will depend importantly upon manner in which they received and treated by US representatives. Consequently recommend I be instructed express gratification of Dept that Subardjo is personally going to visit Wash well as San Francisco. Subardjo is definitely favorably inclined toward US and has been importantly responsible for Indo decision to participate San Francisco. Am sure therefore Dept will give every appropriate consideration to Subardjo’s urgent request above mentioned.
- Ali Sastroamidjojo.↩
- Sudjono, Chief of the Indonesian Liaison Mission.↩
- In telegram 320, to Djakarta, August 27, Ambassador Cochran reported on his conversation held that day with Minister Subardjo and stated in part: “Indo particularly interested in fisheries situation and prospective monetary setup in sovereign Jap. I promised US representatives and permanent Dept officials wld render appropriate advice on steps toward negotiating desired bilateral after Indo signs San Francisco.” (694.001/8–2751)↩
- For a memorandum of Mr. Subardjo’s conversation with Mr. Acheson held in San Francisco, September 3, see p. 1318.↩