INDONESIAN SITUATION

Shortwave, Melbourne [1], rang at 10.50 this morning as follows:

Monitored from B.B.C.

The Dutch at midnight occupied all public buildings in Batavia and
met no opposition. This was preceded by a Dutch announcement that
the Dutch were resuming their freedom of action in Indonesia and
that they would take measures to deal with 'an intolerable
situation'.

Dr. Beel broadcast a review of the historical development of the
situation.

Van Mook also broadcast that the Dutch Government no longer
considered itself bound by the Linggardjati Agreement nor by the
truce.

The Foreign Office announced that British Government was always
ready to place its good offices at the disposal of both Dutch and
Indonesians and this offer to both parties was renewed. This
action had been taken after full consultation with United States
Government. [2]

From Graham Jenkins (Reuters and Argus correspondent)
Dr. Gani and other Indonesian leaders have been arrested in
Batavia. From Indonesian Radio
10 a.m. this morning Indonesian announcement that Dutch planes had
appeared over Djokjakarta earlier this morning and circled the
town at a low level. 'This provocative demonstration did not
produce any Indonesian reaction.'
Referring to the 'alleged outbreak of hostilities' Indonesian
Radio said that Dutch military circles were apparently looking for
a pretext for military campaign. 'The Indonesians will fight only
if forced to defend their freedom.'