The trial court further judicial review of the Act Establishment of Central Java presented two witnesses, namely Kanjeng Prince Markus Winarno and Sri Juwarni Santosa. Both are witness to the fact that they are related to the Keraton Surakarta. Sri began his testimony by presenting evidence of a direct copy of the authentic form of Keraton Surakarta way since the early days of independence in 1945.

In the Charter of Position dated August 19 of 1945 Soekarno granted to His Majesty Pakubuwono written, "Surakarta Sultanate kingdom is an area that is both special and standing behind the central government of Indonesia”. He who is the son of KPH Wirodiningrat ( late) who was then believed to be a Guardian Projo Surakarta to become secretary of Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono XII, has a complete archive of documents and the history of mystical atmosphere of Surakarta.

Unfortunately, the Indonesian political situation has been unstable when it forced the government to “entrust" running of the government of Surakarta special region to the central government. The plan at the time the condition has been stabilized; it will again be submitted at Keraton Surakarta. “But in fact, it returns a special status is never done until this day," said Sri.

This has caused uncertainty status Surakarta Special Region (DIS) . Therefore, he urged that immediate history straightened out soon realize that the separation of Surakarta, Central Java Province.

Son of King’s Live Concerned

Testimony of Kanjeng Markus Winarno Prince had even mentioned the suffering of poverty experienced by many sons and daughters of the king. With a trembling voice, Winarno said some children there who live the king concern. “There is a public toilet guards, beggars, mentally ill, parking attendants, and some have died in a state of malnutrition. This condition will not occur if the DIS has a clear position, so the palace is able to empower the rich culture and human resources," explained Winarno .

Continued hearing will re-open on Wednesday, September 11 of 2013 . ( Julie / mh )