Setyadjid was killed four days ago, while Alimin and a number of
other important communists were captured on October 10. The net is
reported to be closing around Muso, Sjarifuddin and the other
communists.

2. Communists are suspected of murdering Muwardi, leader of the
G.R.R. (see paragraph 3 of my telegram K. 158 [1]) whose mutilated
body was found outside Solo.

3. The Republican Government has been endeavouring to suppress the
news of Setyadjid's death and fears that a rising tide of
dissension may follow news of killings and counter killings.