656.56D/11–3051: Telegram
The Chargé in the Netherlands (Trimble) to the Secretary of State
551. Djakarta’s 767, Nov 28 to Dept. rptd Hague 33, Canberra 3. In view slight discrepancy between Subardjo’s account his talk with Stikker Nov 22 as given to Cochran and version furnished me by Reuchlin1 (524, Nov 23 to Dept2) I asked Reuchlin yesterday morning for further elucidation. He said Stikker had not agreed to inclusion NNG on agenda and as reported ourtel had endeavored discourage Indo from raising matter in forthcoming discussions. Stikker had however said Dutch could hardly refuse should Indo insist it be agenda item.
Reuchlin added for my confidential info that Neth Cabinet undecided as to what position it should take re NNG problem (i.e. whether to stand firm or endeavor find compromise solution in discussions with Indo) and is most desirous postponing decision issue until after elections next spring.
Furthermore, cab has thus far been reluctant to sound out feelings Parl to subject. Situation, he concluded circumscribes activities Fon-Off with consequence latter forced follow do-nothing policy and like Mr. Micawber, hope something favorable will turn up.
During courtesy call yesterday afternoon on Djumhana, acting Indo HICOM,3 he told me he fully expected that Indo delegation headed by Supomo would come here in very near future for negots re revision union charter and that NNG question would be considered. Neth FonOff officials on other hand state they have still to be advised to that effect by Indo Govt and therefore are unable to confirm Djakarta Aneta press reports that Indo delegation will shortly depart. However, they privately state that there is very good chance that it will do so.
Dept pass Djakarta, Canberra. Sent Dept 55, repeated info Djakarta 23, Canberra 7.