Security 491.

Indonesia.

1. In the Security Council on 10th September, Gromyko drew
attention to the fact that no information had yet been received
from the Consular Commission on the situation in Indonesia. He
indicated that if information was not received, 'in the very near
future' he would, as President, place the question on the agenda.

United States delegation are anxious that U.S.S.R. should not have
material on which to raise criticism of the Consular Commission
and have, we understand, stressed to their Consul-General the
importance of an early report. We presume you will also have this
in mind.

2. Secretariat have drawn our attention to the fact that
Indonesian Government have not yet formally advised the Security
Council of their nomination of Australia to the Three Power
Committee. Suggest Eaton might take steps to ensure Indonesian
Government send formal advice to the Secretary-General or
President of the Council.

3. Belgians have advised that their representative will be Van
Zeeland, former Prime Minister of Belgium.

4. Both Netherlands and Indonesian representatives here have
welcomed choice of United States.