Draft Cablegram E113 [1] CANBERRA, 20 December 1948

SECRET

Consulted Prime Minister last night Sunday and today, Indonesia,
and Hodgson instructed to raise matter at Council along lines of
cease-fire, troop withdrawal, immediate implementation of Cochran
proposals, trusteeship if necessary, and sanctions. [2] Will try
to keep you advised. Prime Minister appreciated your departing
telegram. [3] Many thanks your personal telegram. [4] There are so
many obstacles still that there is nothing to tell you apart from
hint dropped before. Regards.