Sugardo Discusses Dutch Employees (FBIS, 13 Jul 1950)

=== [PDF page 1] === SUGARDO DISCUSSES DUTCH EMPLOYEES Makassar, East Indonesian Regional Service, in Indonesian, July 13, 1950, 1030 GMT--[Unreadable] (Excerpts) "At the weekly conference of the East Indonesian Information Ministry which was held this morning, Mr. Sugardo, Adviser to the Information Minister, discussed two subjects. These concerned the replacement of Dutch employees with Indonesian citizens and the recent developments in Ternate. In regard to the first subject Mr. Sugardo stated that it is appropriate that public employees of a nation consist of citizens of that state. He added that only when it is deemed necessary [Unreadable] can foreign nationals be employed and then only under certain conditions involving matters such as salary differentials. "Mr. Sugardo went on to say that steps are being taken to relieve the Dutch employees as soon as possible and to give them half pay (wachtgeld--[Unreadable]). He said that this step will mostly affect Dutch employees of administrative, police and civil service offices. In regard to the recent developments in Ternate, Mr. Sugardo said that about 200 political refugees have arrived in Ternate from the South Moluccas. They have been provided aid by social organizations in the North Moluccas, and a certain number of them have been provided employment. "Regarding the detention of the North Moluccas Territorial chief and other persons of the administration there, he said that no further details have been received concerning this matter. He added that detailed reports will certainly be obtained by Ministers Mononutu and [Unreadable] who are now on a survey trip of this territory. "When questioned by a correspondent whether it is true that Dr. Rehatta has been appointed Territorial Chief of the South Moluccas, Mr. Sugardo answered that following the occupation of the South Moluccas by the RIS Armed Forces, a civil administration and a Territorial Chief must be appointed. Regarding the appointment of Dr. Rehatta, he admitted that it was true, but added that pending an official announcement by the Interior Ministry nothing formal could be said. He said the mission to the South Moluccas had not left yet. "At the conclusion of the press conference, the Secretary General of the Information Ministry, Mr. Latuha[Unreadable], talked about [Unreadable] Sukarno to Makassar [Unreadable] === [PDF page 2] === "When asked by our correspondent about her reaction to the coming conference on the nonconfidence motion which was submitted to the South Celebes Representative Assembly, the Chairman of the Assembly, Mrs. Salawati, replied that the nonconfidence motion must be discussed. 'Such occasions [Unreadable] frequently,' Mrs. Salawati went on. 'Many people are not struggling with a clear conscience,' she said, 'but are only seeking personal benefits.' She pointed out that the irregularities during the recent sessions of the Assembly resulted from a struggle for seats."