Our 161. [1]

Short wave radio reports today that your working paper [2] has
been made public, together with the fact that Dutch have refused
to consider it. Negotiations are reported to have reached
standstill following Dutch refusal to continue discussions for the
time being.

2.We have pointed out to our representative in New York that
Security Council should study United States-Australian proposal as
soon as possible in light of Dutch rejection. He has been
instructed to propose at to-day's meeting of Security Council that
Council call for full text of proposal and for immediate report
from Committee of Good Offices. He is also to try to ensure that
Council meets again within next few days to consider latest
developments. We have instructed him to keep in closest touch with
United States representative.