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Mr. WALLACE was prepared to reply with a speech of similar character. He was very general in his comments, mostly concerning his appreciation and thanks, the speech lasting approximately five minutes. Approximately three hundred high military, naval, and government officials of Peru were present at this banquet, and the national anthems of both countries were played. After the dinner, a formal reception was held in the Palace chambers, and the dinner guests were joined by officials of - all countries represented in Peru. It was estimated that this reception was attended by approximately 2,500 people, stated to be the largest - group ever to attend such a funeti Presidential Palace. Print and . the negative of a photograph taker at this banquet are enclored,, ) with Bureau copies of this report. re caee a Ale On Wednesday, April 14th, Pan-American Dey, the firet official appearance of Mr. WALLACE was at a fleg-raising ceremony at the Rotary Club standard (La Cabafia), where Mr. WALLACE raised the American and Peruvian flags an an annual ceremony of the Rotary ¢ Ciub on Pan-American Daye oo eg : - AS 11100. ° ‘clock, a S military review was held in honor of the Vico-Prosident in the Campo de Marte in Lima, the “West Point" of Peru. At 1130 pem., the Minister of Wer, ‘General César A. de 1a Fuente, offered a luncheon in the Cfrculo Militar, Plaza San Martin, which luncheon was attended by President Prado. High-ranking military, naval, and aviation officials were present, along with diplomatic officials of the U. S. Embassy and the Presidential Palace. There was a total of approximately two bundred guests at this luncheons 7 : At 2230 p.m, Mr. WALLACE made | a recording : in English of his speech to be delivered in Spanish at the Peruvian North American Cultural Institute's celebration of Pan-American Day- This recording was made at the studios of Radio Nacional. Sy _ - 7 SOE At 3200 - pelts the Vice-President visited the site of the proposed health center and cancer institute. At 4100 ¢ ) telock, Mr. WALLACE visited the Ministry of Public Health and Labor, where Peruvian organized labor | Sroups paid their respects and compliments. da - At 5:00 Pol. the Vice-President. was received by the Rector ‘end professors of San Marcos University at a reception. A short greeting was addressed to the Vice-President Y the » Rectory and ur. WALLACE replied in a few words. fee OR ara ae o 2