My telegram 347. [1] K.P.S. Menon asked us to interview him today,
his object being to discuss informally the Indonesian question and
bring us up to date with India's actions. He said that India was
disappointed at the slow progress being made towards a settlement
and is distressed lest the Dutch should recommence police action
which might have serious consequences for the Republic. He
informally showed us a copy of a telegram from Nehru to the Indian
High Commissioner in London, the contents to be transmitted to the
Secretary of State. Mentioning India's continuing concern in the
Republic's cause the telegram stated that India could not advise
the Republic to accept certain Dutch terms relating to armed
forces which it understands have been made by [2] leaders of the
Dutch Supreme Administrative Control, and leaders [3] of the
virtually disbanded Republican forces. It also stated that the
Dutch were endeavouring to bring about the withdrawal of the Good
Offices Commission which action India did not approve. It stated
that the defeat of the Republican forces through Dutch police
action, besides causing serious bloodshed would tend to give
impetus to communist elements (incidentally Menon praised the
Republic's successes against Communism which had been more
successful than similar action in Burma). [4] The High
Commissioner will urge the Secretary of State to use his
endeavours to bring about a settlement and prevent further armed
conflict.

Your comments on this subject generally would be appreciated.