Office of the Historian

856E.00/7–1746: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Netherlands (Hornbeck)

secret
Washington, August 5, 1946—6 p.m.

457. Increased tempo Russian press and radio comments re Indonesia may presage early Soviet effort re-introduce question in UN. Action to block such move might prove embarrassing in: view continuing acute unrest Indonesia and lack tangible results as far as world opinion concerned since subject last brought before UN.

Dept desires definitive terms recent Cabinet proposals (reurtel 589 Jul 17), further info probability adoption these proposals by Neth Parliament, and probable amendments thereto. At same time you may indicate informally to FonOff our feeling it might prove desirable expedite parliamentary action and public announcement Neth position in view possibility this question may otherwise be raised in UN by third country.

Sent The Hague. Repeated London.5

Acheson
  1. As telegram 5837.↩