Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Your K.35, 36, 37. [1]
We agree in principle with course of action you are following.
Proposal in para. 12 of your K.35 appears logical and desirable in
the circumstances. Before committing yourself to go to New York
you should, however, sound out Republicans and ascertain how far
they are prepared to go in resisting Dutch demands. If your
discussions at Djokjakarta confirm that Republican position could
still be helped by your going to New York, we would hope to be
able to obtain approval bearing in mind your other commitments
here. Since radio telegraph to Sydney is now open you may be able
to communicate with us from Djokjakarta; we shall try to contact
you through same channel. Cypher if you have facilities with you.
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