1. Eaton carries certain medical and other supplies which he is
free to distribute as he may desire. He should, however, be most
careful not to open any charge of discrimination. Please discuss
with him.

2. Eaton should immediately obtain and report to us a factual list
of allegations made by the Dutch on Indonesian breaches of the
cease fire, and should then fly to Djokjakarta as soon as possible
to obtain a similar list from Indonesians. These allegations
should, if possible, be supported by eye-witness accounts and
other evidence.

3. You may think it desirable to make preliminary arrangements for
the safe conduct of Eaton's plane [2] to Djokjakarta both with the
Dutch and Indonesians. This matter is left to your discretion. If
necessary, we can use Radio Australia. We assume Dutch cooperation
on fuel, etc. as Eaton is acting on the recommendation of the
Security Council. Also report any difficulties.

4. Eaton should have a full background of the New York
negotiations, and endeavour to secure confirmation of Sjahrir's
recommendations that Australia should be Indonesia's nomination
for the committee of three agreed by the Council. [3] This is
urgent. Eaton has been given certain background statements on the
history of the matter in the Security Council, and my immediately
following telegram [4] summarises the resolutions taken by the
Council in New York. Sjahrir has told Hodgson confidentially of
his recommendation mentioned above.

5. If we are nominated by the Indonesians, we will send a suitable
official for the committee with assistants. At that stage, it
would be possible and desirable for Ballard to return and to
assist from this end. Eaton should be clear that all his reports
should come to us direct for transmission to New York. Similarly,
any officer acting on mediation or arbitration should be in
constant touch with us and receiving general directives.