501.BC Indonesia/5–749: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State 1
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415. Gocus 689. Van Royen phoned 8:30 this morning approval received from Hague but one point to clear. I called on Critchley and phoned Herremans to bring them to date. Van Royen came 9:15. Said point was that of obtaining assurance from RepDel that Maguwo airport would not be used for bringing in arms or illicit flights. He agreed [Page 408] with me this should not go in UNCFI record in view Hatta’s declared position thereon (Gocus 677,2 paragraph 3). I suggested each chairman write other identical letter not to be published. I dictated draft thereof and Van Royen took copy to be studied by NethDel.
Roem came 10:15. I told him of Netherlands approval texts subject assurance from RepDel on Maguwo. Gave him copy above-mentioned draft letter for study by RepDel.
At 11 had Critchley and Herremans meet with me. Had them read texts statements by two chairmen. I told them I anticipated posing following question after two statements: “Will the two chairmen kindly confirm my understanding that the statements which they have just made were agreed upon in consultation, that each finds himself in accord with the position set forth by the other, and that the statements are hereby formally confirmed and accepted.” I Showed draft letter re Maguwo and explained still subject approval by parties. Obtained colleagues’ approval proposed press release.
Roem with three and Van Royen with one delegation member met with me informally at noon. Agreed on following text my draft letter: “It is agreed that with return of Republican Government to Jogja and with restoration of residency Jogja to Republican administration, airfield of Maguwo will be operated strictly and solely as a civilian port. It is agreed that there shall be no traffic in arms or ammunition in or through this airport, or any flights which are not in conformity with existing international conventions on civil aviation and rules established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. It is agreed that airport of Maguwo shall not be used by military aircraft of either party except in case such aircraft is in distress.
Finally, it is agreed that the operation of Maguwo airfield will be subject to observation by the military observers of UNCFI.”
Also agreed on procedure for UNCFI meeting and press conmmuniqué to be released thereafter. Meeting scheduled for 5 p. m. today.
Reference draft text NethDel statement (Gocus 6853), paragraph 1 (b) should be amended read “cooperation in the restoration of peace and in the maintenance of law and order.” Blank space. Two should read “the residency of Jogjakarta”. Signed Cochran.