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University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Dec. 14. 1960
Downfall Seen for Sukarno
An expert on Southeast Asia yesterday accused President Sukarno of Indonesia of drifting toward communism, and predicted his downfall in the not-too-distant future.
Speaking at a Faculty Forum luncheon, Willard A. Hanna, a member of the American Universities Field Staff working in Southeast Asia, referred to Sukarno as a "very warm ex-friend."
Mr. Hanna said, "I predict he cannot last more than two or three years. Sukarno has gone beyond his climax, and is no longer the national hero.
"HE HAS BECOME a revolutionary leader without a message. In the 50's his message was independence, now he is trying to pull the nation together with mottoes and slogans. His latest is toward building a totalitarian dictatorship," Mr. Hanna said.
The tall, slim, gray haired AUFS member said that Sukarno is more and more drifting toward communism.
"Sukarno has been steadily losing the support of his allies, and, who is applauding every new movement of the Indonesian president", the communists. As a result he gets to depend more on those who support him.
"If the communists were to infiltrate into Southeast Asia the effects could be tremendous," Mr. Hanna said. "Singapore is dependent on Indonesian trade and shipping, and many of the smaller countries that depend on Indonesia could be affected. Indonesia is the 'Giant' in Southeast Asia," Mr. Hanna said.
POINTING TO SINGAPORE, Mr. Hanna expressed much higher hopes for the future of that area than for Indonesia.
The British commonwealth is led by Lee Kuan Yew, a man who studied in Cambridge and graduated with one of the most brilliant records in law ever to leave that University, Mr. Hanna said.
"There is a good chance Singapore will make out remarkably well because Lee-Kuan Yew realizes the economic improvements that "are needed," the speaker said.
"He is a man with wit and has an extreme sense of realism, and a sharp awareness of the economic problems facing Singapore."
Singapore is dependent on shipping, some manufacturing, and fishing for its existence. It is trying to strengthen its economy and increase its industries, Mr. Hanna said.
"HOW CAN YOU do this unless you can persuade local investors to
keep their money in Singapore and gain the confidences of foreign investors?" he said.
"The government of Malaya, headed by Ten Abdul Rakman, is right wing and is very suspicious of left wing movements." Mr. Hanna said.
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