Telegram from Alexander Kirk to Secrertary of State George C. Marshall

INCOMING TELEGRAM DEPARTMENT OF STATE-DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS TELEGRAPH BRANCH 5-X SECRET Action: EUR Info: Control 7280 SS C Rec'd December 21, 1948 FE 8:42 p.m. UNA DCR FROM: Brussels 3 LOG TO: Secretary of State = SERVICE NO: 2190 December 21, 7 p.m. Talking again with Spaak about Indonesia, he said his own efforts keep negotiations open had failed and that final word via Dutch Ambassador here had been Dutch decision to have recourse to arms. After com- menting on proverbial and well known Dutch obstinacy, Spaak went on say that in his wiew one could for moment, only watch course events, because now Dutch have made their decision resort military measures it would be futile attempt check (contrecarrer) them. He had noted apparent solidarity support. Dutch public opinion and absence Cabinet crises. If further oper- ations should proceed as rapidly and as successfully as had intitial stages, Spaak said it was possible satis- factory ultimate solution might be reached. Spaak said he had taken note Duitch statement SC that Indonesian troubles were internial political concern Dutch only. Spaak also remarked that Russians were on technically correct ground im reminding US of three- day notice requirement--whic obviously provides time organize ideas and lay plans for countering possible moves others. In conclusion, Spaak said that if after sufficient time, say 2 weeks, it was apparent Duttch military action was not going achieve prompt and sweeping successes Dutch anticipated, then might come moment propose once more serious mediation or arbitration. In such event he reverted to necessity participanits being on highest level saying Marshall should issiue call. When asked DECLASSIFIED if he or (E) E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 7-15-25 S(D) By Dept. NLT- He NARS Date 9-10-76 of State letter, SECRET INFORMATION COPY