Further to my K.68. [1]

The Republic has reported the following:

(1) On February the 17th the Assistant Resident of Bogor
(Buitenzorg, West Java) prohibited without stating grounds, a
private meeting of about 60 persons for the purpose of explaining
and organising the Indonesian Plebiscite Movement.)
(2) In Bekassi the controller warned the people of the village
against attending a similar meeting and told them not to believe
in the Plebiscite Movement. 6 days later the people who were to
attend the meeting were submitted to a bodily search and a heavy
military picket of 60 troops were thrown around the building for
the meeting.

2. These examples illustrate the difficulties facing the Republic
when they endeavour to put their case in Dutch occupied territory
and the absurdity of the Dutch claim that the formation of the
West Java State is proceeding democratically. They also illustrate
the importance of the Committee having clearly defined powers,
which will enable it, after investigation and as a last resort, to
publicise a situation as contrary in its opinion to the Renville
agreement.