The Minister of Foreign Affairs, STIKKER, left last night for
Indonesia with BLOM, former DIRECTOR of justice in N.E.I., as
adviser.

2. An official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
contains following points:

(a) The purpose of the journey is to carry out an investigation
into the extent and seriousness of an 'alarming situation'.

(b) Without leading renewed negotiations, STIKKER will attempt by
his presence to promote the possibility of a resumption.

(c) Quote: 'If the discussions could be resumed and by sending one
of the members of the cabinet the Government once again wishes to
do everything possible to achieve a satisfactory solution-the
observance of the truce and an early resumption of trade would
first of all have to be effected.'
3. STIKKER himself is reported by press as having expressed doubt
whether dis-cussions could proceed without some guarantees from
Republican Government that violations of truce would cease.