THE HAGUE, 9 January 1948
Cablegram Hag 5

INDONESIA

My telegram No. 230/47. [1]

I discussed situation with Minister for Foreign Affairs last night
and urged views in your telegram No. 166. [2] Boetzelaer
emphasised that their policy was not to crush Republic but to
bring it into the Federation. He believed the Republic were
inclined to this course but there might first be changes in its
government. He promised me details of the Federation proposals.

2. What are Kirby's and Eaton's views re situation which is not
clear from here.