Dutch Army communique of 17th October announced four separate
large-scale mopping up operations. Eaton's description of
situation cabled to you in our No. 629 [1] makes it clear that
such operations would amount to full scale warfare. These moves
are made in order that the position of Dutch will be stronger when
the Committee of Three makes its decisions. It is urgent that
there should be a decision on 'cease fire' order that is along the
lines of 'stand fast' interpretation. If necessary, Security
Council should instruct Committee not to proceed with negotiations
until the order is observed. These operations on such a scale as
at present are making a farce out of the original decisions, as
casualties are on a greater scale than they were during the
original fighting.

2. Please keep us advised, for Kirby's information, on any action
taken by the Security Council.