856E.01/5–1347: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Foote) to the Secretary of State
175. Deptel 119, May 2. Dept’s message conveyed to FEB Foreign Office on May 5. Matter then emphasized to both Dutch and Sjahrir. British, Dutch and Americans all anxious return at once to rehabilitate their properties. Sjahrir agrees with every point in Deptel but he having mounting trouble with Communists and radical labor organizations. For example, British personnel of one British textile factory in east Java returned as technical advisers, leaving management in hands Indo labor union. Sjahrir hopeful can avoid such unfortunate actions in future and promises try speed up implementation article 14. Dutch ready sign now but Indos unable agree among themselves. Sjahrir promised advise me in near future.