E.4.

This morning in informal talks at Jocja[carta] President and Prime
Minster said that it was hoped Australia would be Republican
representative on Commission [2] and that United Kingdom would be
chosen as third power. Russia and China not considered suitable.

Communications with Sjahrir in America difficult, he apparently
will recommend Indonesian choice.

2. Indonesian[s] hope terms of Commission will include arbitration
on interpretation of disputed points of Linggardjati agreement
which is hoped to serve as basis for renewed discussions. Present
feeling of Indonesians is that final solution of problem must
include a third power to supervise execution of decided
cooperation between both parties.

3. With French Consul-General I return Batavia tomorrow for
special meeting called by Chairman Consular Mission and submission
of our report.

4. Conclusions of this report being forwarded separate telegram.

[3] Do not consider Consular inquiry will be drawn out but am
suggesting to Mission that at least one member on conclusion of
inquiry proceeds to Security Council to explain personally the
complicated position.

5. Within few days hope to proceed Sumatra.