501.BC Indonesia/1–2149: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
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101. Gocus 557. GOC sending following message to President SC today:
“Pursuant cable 18 January transmitting Palar message, GOC delivered message to Netherlands Delegation for relay to Sukarno at Prapat and Hatta at Bangka.
Netherlands Delegation advised UN today that Sukarno has communicated his intention to reply Palar after he received answer to telegram which he dispatched to Hatta re Palar message.
GOC has likewise been informed by Netherlands Delegation that telegraphic communication has been received from Hatta requesting following message be transmitted to GOC.
‘Chairman GOC, Jakarta. Have honor to request you first to forward Palar Lake Success following message answering his request: “Cable received. Qualified officials will be despatched to Lake Success. Necessary steps will be taken immediately”.
Second request GOC assistance to obtain necessary facilities for despatch of Sjahrir and Leimena to Lake Success. Please, your further assistance for arrangement personal meeting Sjahrir, Leimena with me at Bangka before their departure. Copy of this being sent Sukarno. Signed Hatta.’
Netherlands Delegation will convey to GOC for forwarding to you any message from Sukarno.
GOC taking steps carry out Hatta’s second request and will advise further”. Signed Lisle.