501.BC Indonesia/5–1149: Telegram
The Consul General at Batavia (Livengood) to the Secretary of State
438. Gocus 698. Committee One1 left for Jogja this morning.
Aneta Batavia today announced Beel’s resignation (Gocus 6972) submitted Queen and Schuurman to go Netherlands on leave before new assignment to be succeeded by De Beus (Gocus 6823).
Gieben called to discuss policy for Committee Two4 with hope we may be able do something reduce” hostilities even before formal ceasefire orders. He was to consult his military people later in a. m., on ideas we developed and then see Leimena before this afternoon’s committee meeting.
Visited British Consul General. He pleased with May 7 agreement; asked what I knew of possibility Van Royen succeeding. Beel at least for present. Replied negatively.
Van Royen busy over Beel’s resignation but lunching with Roem Thursday for exchange ideas on how start discussion round-table matters.
Met with Committee Two this afternoon. Some progress made. Chairman Gieben and Leimena will try drafting together before calling for another meeting with UNCFI participation. Signed Cochran.