Republic and Netherlands have accepted United Nations Commission's
invitation to discussions in Batavia, subject to certain
conditions. [1]

Republic (Roem) would 'only be able to discuss initially practical
details of restoration of Republican Government at Djokjakarta'.

This initial limitation necessary to avoid misunderstandings among
Republican leaders and Indonesian population. Drew attention to
fact that authority transferred to emergency Government in
Sumatra, to paragraph 2 of Commission's report [2] on 1st March
and to statements during recent Security Council debates that
restoration of Republican Government at Djokjakarta free to take
decisions uncoerced is prerequisite for any fruitful negotiations.

Hoped Netherlands would agree to restoration 'so that Republican
Government can take at Djokjakarta, upon the basis of ascertained
wishes of its people, essential decisions regarding Security
Council resolution [3] of 28th January and Directive [4] of 23rd
March'.

Netherlands letter of acceptance stressed Netherlands
understanding 'that discussions will be held without prejudicing
the rights, claims and positions of the parties. Consequently they
will not prejudge the responsibility of the Netherlands for
freedom and order in Indonesia-which responsibility has also
determined the Netherlands attitude towards resolution of Security
Council of January 28th'.