Security 441.

Our UN.746. [1]

Following is text of proposed resolution on Indonesian question.

Quote:

Whereas the Security Council on 1st August, 1947, called upon the
Netherlands and the Republic of Indonesia (a) to cease hostilities
forthwith and (b) to settle their disputes by Arbitration or by
other peaceful means and keep the Security Council informed about
the progress of the settlement, and whereas communications have
been received from the Governments of the Netherlands and of the
Republic of Indonesia advising that orders have been given for the
cessation of hostilities, and whereas it is essential that
negotiations should commence as soon as possible with a view to a
just and lasting settlement, and whereas it is desirable that
steps should be taken to avoid disputes and friction relating to
the observance of the 'cease fire' orders and to create conditions
which will facilitate agreement between the parties.

SECURITY COUNCIL
(1) Notes with satisfaction the steps taken by the parties to
comply with the resolution of 1st August, 1947,
(2) Notes with approval the action taken by the Government of the
United States in making available its good offices to the
Governments of the Netherlands and of the Republic of Indonesia
and the offer by the Government of Australia to act jointly with
the United States Government in the capacity of mediator and
arbitrator,
(3) Calls upon the two Governments to refrain from any act which
might lead to a deterioration of the situation or render more
difficult negotiations for a settlement,
(4) Instructs the Secretary-General to consult with the
Governments of the Netherlands and of the Republic with a view to
the immediate establishment in the Republic of Indonesia a body of
neutral observers acceptable to both parties whose reports the
Council may use as a basis for its future decisions.