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he had no opinion on political problems. Mr. Wallace was asked by the editor of the Leftist "La Calle” his views on the in- corporation of the native population into Bolivian nationality, and he replied that he had not had an opportunity to study the problem. The Vice President remarle d that he was greatly im- pressed with all that he had seen in Bolivia and that he had noted a common point of view among all political groups regard- ing the improvement of agriculture, security of markets for principal products, and mineral production. It 1s reported in "La Razon™ of April 7, 1943, that in his interview with the President of Bolivia Mr. Wallace discussed certain fundamental problems relating to the economy of the _country. Other questions concerning commercial exchange and _ the increase in the extractive production of the country were also discussed. It is reported that the President requested that all possible attention be given to orders for materials which Bolivia has placed with the United States. It is worth noting in this connection that Mr. Lazo of the Board of Economic War- fare is reported to have made quite clear to the Bolivian Cabinet and members of the General Staff that his organization would not expedite delivery of any war materials to Bolivia which might deprive the United States forces of similar materials needed to carry on the war. Since it is generally believed that one of the principal motivations for Bolivia's declaration of a State of War against the Axis was to secure a generous supply of combat materials from the United States, it is questionable whether such a course of action would have been pursued had the Bolivian officials been forewarned of Mr. Lazo's sentiments. On the other hand, it is certain that the Bolivian President in his forthcoming visit to the United States will exert every effort to secure delivery of the war materials Bolivia wants. With regard to Bolivia's declaration of a State of War against the Axis, nicely timed to coincide with the Vice Presi- dent's arrival, it is reported that at Mr. Wallace's insistence this action was de-emphasized in order to avoid any interpreta- tion that he (Mr. Wallace) was responsible for the action taken. It is reported that a distinct public opposition has developed against the declaration of the State of War, and there have been assertions that the United States and the Vice President are re- sponsible for the unwanted condition. The Embassy despatch adequately summarizes the results of Mr. Wallace's visit when it states that, "the Vice President's visit to Bolivia has been completely successful and a distinct