Evening star., 1949-01-23
Dutch Criticize j. ).
For Increasing Role
In Indonesia Situation
By the Associofed Press

1HE HAIOE, he NeluelldlluS.
Jan. 22.-Dr. D. U. Striker, Dutch
foreign minister, criticized the
United States tonight for its
position on the Indonesian sit
uation, and warned that chaos
would result if the American
sponsored resolution on Indo-
nesia were adopted by the United
Nations Security Council.
Speaking to the Foreign Press AS
sociation, DR.. Striker referred to
the constantly increasing role OF
the United States in the Indo-
nesian problem, and asked whether
the United States intends to take
over from the Netherlands. in the
period until the formation Of a
United States of Indonesia, respons-
ibility for maintenance of law and
order"
He added he believes such was
not the intention of the United
States in introducing the resolution.
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The resolution was offered yes
terday by the United States, China
Cuba and Norway. 1t calls on the
Dutch and IndonesianS to halt i'm
mediately all fighting in Indonesia
demands immediate release OF Re-
publican leaders held by the Dutch
and sets up a time table for estab-
fishing a United States of Indo-
nesia.
The foreign minister told the as
sociation at It's annual dinner that
adoption OF such a resolution would
mean chaos in Indonesia and SUBJ
sequently chaos in the Neither
lands"
DR.. Striker contended the Amer
ican member would hold the bal
ance Of power in a proposed U. N
commission for donesia but
added the American member would
have mo police at his disposal to
see that the commission's decisions
will be carried out
He said that carrying out the
proposal would stall the present
direct conversations between all
political groups, including Repub-
licans. on the ablishment of AN
all-Indonesian interim government
Assails World Press.
DR.. Striker sharply attacked the
world press, particularly the Amer
lean press, for the way in which
he said 1t has dealt with Indonesia
The Netherlands, he said. Is en-
titled to more confidence than it has
recently received.
Stressing what he called the
Dutch share in responsibility for de-
Tending and establishing democratic
institutions in Europe and Asia, DR.
Striker said there can be no dis
agreement among democratic ma
tionS as to their ultimate aims. He
added that unfortunately there is
considerable difference of opinion as
to the best way to deal with this
problem as it is presented in South
east Asia.
The foreign minister said the
Netherlands has a practicable plan
to make democracy work in 1ndo-
nesia and asked why it is hindered
in putting this plan into effect. He
asked if this hindrance is because
Dutch sincerity is doubted and added
that their record does not justify
such a doubt.
"Is it because our competence is
doubted?" he asked. I'VE used to
be praised as successful and progress
sive pioneers
He said he is inclined to look for
a confusion of words and ideas about
democracy and said there is gap
between the words and realities IN
the Republic of 1ndonesia.
Dr.. Striker said the Netherlands
will fulfill its pledges and implement
promises. 1t will create a United
States of Indonesia and union be-
tween it and the Netherlands, he
added.
He concluded by referring to next
weeks meeting with his colleagues
of the Western European Union in
London. These meetings, he said
have showed in the past that our
courses of action follow parallel
lines and lead to harmony"