Transkrip Arsip WO 203/2455 Surat Nomor SEAC(RL)188 (tertanggal 31 Oktober 1945) berisi Ancaman Christison kepada Bangsa Indonesia

MOST IMMEDIATE
FROM: S.A.C.S.E.A T.O.O. 311811Z October
TO. CABINET OFFICES
UNPARAPHRASED VERSION
SECRET SEAC (RL) 188

Following is text of an announcement made by General CHRISTISON in order to prevent a general flare up ensuing as a consequence of events in SURABAYA. This text had the approval of Mr. DENING.

“Warning to INDONESIANS. On 28th October a large number of armed INDONESIANS in SURABAYA attacked without warning of provocation the British forces which landed there peacefully for the purpose of disarming and concentrating the Japanese forces, of bringing relief of prisoners of war and internees and of maintaining lawa and order in the area occupied by them. Subsequently these INDONESIANS broke the truce which had been agreed in the presence of Dr SOKERNE and MOHAMMED HATTA and foully murdered Brigadier MALLABY who had gone out to parley with them.

These direct and unprovoked attacks upon the British forces cannot in any circumstances be permitted and unless the INDONESIANS who have committed these acts surrender to my forces I intend to bring the whole weight of my sea land and air forces and all the weapons of modern war against them until they are crushed. If in this process innocent INDONESIANS should be killed or wounded the sole responsibility will rest with these INDONESIANS who have committed the crime I have named. I warn all INDONESIANS through-out JAVA that they should co-operate with my forces and live in peace and harmony with them. For if force is used against my troops it will be met with force. I am determined to maintain law and order and I look to all good INDONESIANS to support me in this task.”
T.O.O. 311811Z OCTOBER
(H.Q.S.O.)