Security Council January 17th. [1]

1. Van Royen apologised to the Council for the restriction on the
liberty of political prisoners in Bangka as reported by the Good
Offices Committee, and said that steps would be taken against
Dutch local authorities responsible.

2. India appealed to the Council to make firm decision before the
Asian Conference started on January 20th, as Delhi confirms [2]
that discussions were meant to supplement and assist the Council
within the framework of the Charter.

3. United States said, inter alia, that they regarded the Asian
Conference, 'with sympathetic interest'.

4. The Council approved the Indonesian request for communication
facilities through the United Nations, and for transport
facilities for a representative of the Republic to come to New
York. Privately they expressed the hope that Sjahrir might come.

5. It is suggested that it might be a wise move for Delhi
Conference to invite a United Nations observer to counter
criticism that the charter is being by-passed.

6. Council meets again Wednesday.