501.BC Indonesia/6–2249: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
557. Gocus 737. Gocus 735.1 Roem told me 5 p. m. had with Sultan and Leimena been received by Lovink. Latter had agreed consider 600 “first supply” Lovink said if and when TNI auxiliary police being replaced by civil police and everything going well so Netherlands public opinion would not bet shocked Sultan should make request as to needs and Lovink would do everything possible see required equipment obtained. Roem said Sultan satisfied to accept this understanding. Roem would like have Van Royen include some statement in current progress report of Committee 1 to indicate Netherlands readiness fulfill Lovink promise regarding arms for police. [Apparent garble] agreed go forward with plans return Republic government Jogja irrespective any promise to mention this matter in progress report. I gave foregoing account to Van Royen who had not been able participate in meeting at Palace because of our committee work. He was relieved at this outcome. I said I certainly would not insist on mention of this in progress report but would leave matter entirely to good faith Netherlands and Republic authorities.
Formal meeting under auspices UNCI held 5 p. m. and proceeded as planned. Everybody happy. Texts statements chairmen three groups quoted Gocus 736.2 Secretariat cabling Lake Success text press communiqué.
Netherlands military issuing instructions as of today for evacuation commence twenty-fourth. Sultan returning Jogja UNCI plane twenty-third. Senior Military Observer likewise proceeding Jogja. Signed Cochran.