856d.6363/71: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in the Netherlands ( Phillips )
18. Your No. 20 March 8, 6 P.M.
Information sent by Johnston has been circulated confidentially to oil companies. Department desires further information regarding Siak concessions and splitting of Djambi area. These appear to be [Page 534] separate propositions. Are you in touch with Standard Oil representative at The Hague? Is there not danger of creating a situation where one American company will be played off against another? Van der Woude has been asked to call at Department. Whole situation requires clarifying. Give Department your views. Inform Johnston.