My telegram 53. [1]

I have just discussed the matter thoroughly at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. 2. The latter emphasized that visas have not been
refused but are not yet authorised. There would be no objection to
Ballard's staff being increased by experts provided that these
went up singly and unostentatiously.

3. Could the matter be allowed to rest for a few days and then the
desired result secured by sending up the officials in question,
one by one, to join Ballard, all with a minimum of publicity.

4. I am assured that although Dutch-Indonesian talks are
proceeding satisfactorily they are proceeding slowly and that
nothing will eventuate immediately. So delay as above should not
prejudice our interests.