We have telegraphed summary of this morning's and this afternoon's
meetings en clear. Large proportion of the day was taken up with
the two statements by the Netherlands and Indonesia and it was not
until late this afternoon when Jessup spoke that any progress was
made in consideration of the main short-term problem i.e. cease-
fire and withdrawal to status quo lines. It is probable that vote
will not be taken until Friday as every member of the Council will
speak. Most members so far are non-committal. Canada will clearly
not go as far as we would like and France and Belgium will
definitely be hostile. The report to the President of the Council
summarised in our 276 [1], clearly lays the responsibility for
Military action on the Dutch and quotes three definite violations
of delegations as well as other arbitrary action, such as breaches
of diplomatic immunity in seizure of Indonesian delegates,
documents and the arrest of the staff. The report supports the
contention that the final paragraph of the United States draft [2]
is unnecessary. However, Jessup stated that he felt that it would
be useful to have complete report as soon as possible. We have
drafted an amendment to the United States draft resolution which
covers the immediate points in your telegram 282. [3]

Amendment begins-

Delete the last paragraph and substitute-
(c) Immediately to release the President and other prisoners
arrested since 19th December.

Instructs C.G.O.

(1) To observe and report to the Security Council on the
enforcement of cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of
armed forces.

(2) To ensure that there are no reprisals or punitive action
against individuals.

Ends.

The United States telegraphed the text to the State Department to
see if acceptable. We must get it sponsored to ensure vote and
United States acceptance offers the best chance of affirmative
vote.