De Locomotief, 13 Mar 1950 (Aneta): RIS parliament unanimously adopts a motion that Irian be linked to Indonesia within a year, and the government accepts it. In the defence-minister Q&A, it is noted that the Defence Ministry has asked the NIT government about the arrest of Salawati Daud, still unanswered; Supomo repor
Java-Bode, 3 Jun 1950, p. 1: partial report of the RIS parliament debate on Sakirman's motion to recognise Ho Chi Minh's government. Mrs Mudigdo (labelled PSI) says Vietnam's victory is Indonesia's and loan conditions must not bind foreign policy; Werdojo and Mustapha speak similarly.
Indische Courant voor Nederland, 10 Jun 1950, p. 1: report of the RIS parliament debate on Sakirman's motion to recognise Ho Chi Minh's Vietnam. Mrs Mudigdo (then PSI) speaks in favour, saying Vietnam's victory is Indonesia's and loan conditions must not constrain foreign policy; Hatta replies government will not recog