INDONESIA

Publication here yesterday of ANEP [1] account of alleged press
conference by Commission of Good Offices aroused indignation and
fear of political trouble in official circles and 'a storm of
criticism' in press. When I learnt of the Netherlands East Indies
Government communique [2], I urged on the Minister for Foreign
[Affairs] [3] the unwisdom and impropriety of such action until
all facts were known. Late last night the Chief of Political
Section informed me that press reports were of 'off the record'
talks untrue on certain important points. Netherlands Government
issued statement to this effect early this morning. I anticipate
that incident will create considerable political trouble.