501.BC Indonesia/4–1149: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
338. Gocus 656. Leimena told me night 9th Sjahrir and group had returned from visit Bangka but failed convince Hatta he should head Republican delegation for UNCFI Conference. Leimena thought best hope for successful outcome conference would depend on Hatta and Van Roy en having informal conversations. I agreed but considered impossible Leimena’s suggestion Van Royen visit Hatta Bangka.
Leimena came again evening 9th. Said he desired proceed Bangka 11th with Natsir to try again induce Hatta head Republican delegation. I arranged their transportation on KLM through Stuyt.
[Page 366]UNCFI plane returned evening 10th from taking Halim [to] Jogja, bringing back letter to Leimena re selection Republican delegation members from Jogja which selection had been left to Djuanda and Sultettt. Following six names proposed: Sultan, Djuanda, Sukiman, Latuharhary, Laoh, Halim. I expressed to Leimena my pleasure over such Strong delegation and particularly inclusion Sultan. I requested travel approval this group from Stuyt and received it promptly after Koets consulted. With Sultan coming participate in Republican Delegation, I told Leimena this strong argument for Hatta head group.
UNCFI plane went Jogja 11th to bring to Batavia six members Republican Delegation and makes similar trip Bangka 12th.
As UNCFI chairman, informed Netherlands Delegation and Republican delegation today opening Session conference fixed Thursday April 14, 10:30 a. m. Signed Cochran.