Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The Far East, Volume VI

656D.006/4–1847: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Netherlands

confidential

Washington, April 18, 1947—6 p.m.

179. Recent report from Batavia indicating progress in implementation Linggadjati Agreement and mentioning specifically import-export discussions is encouraging. At your discretion you may reiterate FonOff US view (Deptel 114 Mar 8 re Jan 29 regulations) importance agreement soonest possible to permit world trade on non-discriminatory basis with entire area, stressing our view that such trade will prove important factor in restoring economic stability NEI.

Sent The Hague. Repeated Batavia.⁶¹

Acheson

61. As telegram 101.