Seeing the Dutch flag flying over the hotel, the Surabaya youths hit the roof. Failed negotiations to take down the flag led to a riot. Four young men approached and climbed to the top of the hotel. After lowering the flag and tearing off its blue color, they raised it again. People who gathered around the hotel welcomed them with excitement while shouting “Merdeka!” (Freedom!) 

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