893.01/12–2049: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Beam) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 20—7:32 a. m.]
1006. Reference Depcirtel December 16, in view (1) Indo[nesia] concern with local Chinese minority, (2) Indo desire maintain good relations Pacific countries and (3) reluctance antagonize Communist block pending Indo UN membership, it is likely RIS79 when set up will arrange early recognition Chinese Communist regime, particularly if example furnished by India and UK, especially former. Will report further after talks with influential Indo leaders in which I will stress Soviet attitude in SC and will refer Mao’s visit to Moscow. (Contel 1000, December 1780). US recognition or non-recognition Chinese would probably have little effect Indo decision. 1) In light [Page 230] indignities suffered by US in China and strong US official and public reaction, early US recognition would be construed as capitulation and would be described as such by leftwing elements here. 2) Delayed US recognition awaiting example majority other countries would be better understood if some form assurances could be obtained re protection US national[s] and interests China although resulting difference between US recognition and Philippine and Korean non-recognition policies would be commented on. 3) Indefinite withholding US recognition China would probably evoke little reaction unfavorable or otherwise in foreseeable future.
Sent Department, Department pass The Hague.