501.BC Indonesia/12–1548: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Acting United States Representative at the United Nations (Jessup) at Paris
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4806. For Jessup: We would much prefer that SC not consider Indonesian case in full dress debate on Fri, Dec. 17.
This consideration based upon several factors: (a) your personal indisposition, (b) desire of SC reps to recess over holidays, (c) fact that Hatta letter may bring about resumption negotiations in near future and (d) that this govt intends make oral representations Dutch [Page 565] here expressing hope that negotiations on basis Hatta letter (Gocus 4841) will in fact be resumed.
In consequence these considerations we feel that it would suffice for President of SC on Fri to take note of statements made today by reps of Indonesian Republic and of Netherlands. President might express hope that parties will find new ground for continuing negotiations; make significant reference to concern of SC that there be no resumption hostilities in Indonesia; and request report from both Indonesia and Netherlands at SC’s first meeting in 1949.
If, despite these suggestions, GOC report is tabled or resolution should be offered thereon, you should say that in light considerations set forth second para above, US Del will require time to study report or resolution and in particular will be interested to learn from Govts concerned progress of hoped-for resumed negotiations.
Repeat Batavia as 657 Gocus 242, Hague as 630, Brussels as 1654.