My telegram No. 3. [1]

Assume situation in Java (most information now emanate from
Chinese Newspapers in Batavia) will have been reported to you
direct. Tomorrow's bag carries resume of latest news available
here.

2. Situation in Sumatra is given in Republican morsecasts as
follows:

(a) Djambi. Fighting continues on Djambi Muaratebo Road. No Dutch
troops in Djambi town.

(b) Kamang West Sumatra. Fighting continued yesterday. Indonesians
charge the Dutch with retaliation against Civilians.

(c) Military Government under Dr. M. Rashid set up in West Sumatra
residency.

(d) Coweneh (according to press) guerilla engaged with the Dutch
landing party at Oeleehuelu according to the Indonesians' Radio
because of communication difficulties, unit Commanders have been
ordered to act on their own initiative in this area.