INDONESIA

1. Dr. Choa, one of the Republican representatives here, has
informally asked some of the members of the Security Council to
get the Council to investigate alleged Dutch violations of
Renville Agreement, particularly naval blockade. [1]

2. In the Security Council the 29th, President (Colombia) on
request of Tsiang (China), agreed to ask the Committee of Good
Offices for a report in accordance with the February resolution.

[2]

3. Palar informs us that the Dutch in East Java are preventing the
Republicans from making propaganda in anticipation of plebiscites
and that the Dutch propose that plebiscites should be held
throughout Java, Sumatra and Madura, (i.e. including present
Republican-controlled territory.) Palar hinted that Dr. Graham's
successor has disappointed the Republicans and implied that
American activities are contributing to a feeling of desperation
among the leaders of the Republic.

4. It would be helpful to hear your views of the present position.