Roem tells me that on the advice of the Americans he cabled
urgently to the Republic's Representatives to the Security
Council:

(1) That political talks should continue as soon as possible.

(2) That it is hoped that the Security Council discussions on the
report of the Committee [1] will not take long so that this can be
no reason for delay in negotiations.

(3) That Republican Representatives at the Security Council should
not attack the Dutch first.

(4) That Representatives, before taking any action, should consult
the Committee of Good Offices.

I pointed out to Roem that lengthy discussions in the Security
Council might well be to the advantage of the Republic
particularly as there are a number of important issues on which
world attention is focussed. Moreover, it would be a mistake if
his instructions were construed by the Republic's Representatives
to prevent reference to such an important matter as the formation
of new states in Java.

Roem replied that instruction to consult the Committee of Good
Offices would provide an opportunity for Committee, and by
implication, Kirby to advise the Delegates against action
prejudicial to the Republic. Roem has gone to Djokjakarta this
morning where he will consult Hatta and if necessary send a
further telegram to New York.

It is possible that the Americans may be endeavouring to limit
Kirby's influence in New York. If so I suggest full use of (4)
above. Van Vredenburch's visit to the Netherlands is scheduled for
about ten days. My guess is that he may go on to New York if
Council discussions are detailed, as Van Mook seems to have no
confidence in Van Kleffens. I understand that Van Mook will
announce this evening or tomorrow morning the formation of an
interim Federal Government in which the Republic will not be
represented. Details will be forwarded as soon as possible. This
development has no doubt been hastened by Hatta's letter to which
Van Mook has now replied. [2] He has quoted principles one and two
of documents S.A.C. 10-2-4 [3] and indicated that Republic will be
able to participate after a political agreement. The Dutch seem
anxious to get the government structure created before political
talks commence and to present to Committee and to Republic yet
another fait accompli. So far this bears out paragraph 8 of my
telegram K60. [4]