You will be aware of the demand of Republican left wing groups for
the resignation of the Hatta government and the formation of a
parliamentary cabinet. Excluded from the Government, the left wing
groups have developed an increasingly militant and 'extremist'
position in regard to both domestic and external politics,
particularly since the arrival from Moscow of the Indonesian
Communist Moeso, who is now reported to have taken control of
S.O.B.S.I. It is also reported that the left wing organisation,
the People's Democratic Front, has merged with the Communist
Party. It would appear that a critical division has come about
within the Republic and that an appearance of unity is only being
maintained by the prestige of Sukarno and Hatta, who may take
repressive measures against extremist elements. I have requested
Critchley to investigate the position and advise while he is in
Djokjakarta.

2. I understand from the British Consul-General that the
Netherlands are dissatisfied with Critchley and are to suggest
that Kirby return. Critchley left Batavia before I could discuss
this with him.

3. Anak Agoeng is reported to be proceeding to The Hague with
criticism of the Bandoeng Conference on the proposed Dutch Draft
Bill for the Interim Government. [1]

4. Van Mook informally told me he hopes to meet Dr. Evatt at The
Hague.