He was also recommended as member of the "Volksraad" (People's Council) by the Sarekat Islam Party, led by van Lith's close friend, K.H. Agus Salim.
Ia pun diusulkan sebagai anggota Volksraad (Dewan Rakyat) Partai Sarekat Islam, pimpinan teman dekat Van Lith, K.H. Agus Salim.