824.00/7–2646: Telegram
The Ambassador in Bolivia (Flack) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 26—1:46 p.m.]
711. Reference my yesterday’s message reporting Bolivian note bidding for recognition. With regard to order in La Paz the students who are still directing traffic are doing a fine job; in fact much better than the police formerly did. Practically all men have left off neckties since July 21 as badge of support of revolution. This support also prevails in provincial cities where situation quiet.
With regard to maintenance of law and order this is still in hands of civilian garbed police but I believe that steps will be taken as soon as possible to establish a uniformed police. During night only a few shots heard and general situation otherwise practically normal.
With regard to the question of keeping international obligations I have felt that perhaps a more ample statement than that contained in regard to treaties in the Junta’s first statement would be helpful, and this may be forthcoming soon.
In general I feel that our conditions for recognition are being substantially met. Junta decree July 24 provides that Junta will remain in its functions only for time strictly necessary to hold general elections for the legislative and executive powers in accordance with the constitution.
[Page 365]Repeated to Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima, Asunción, and Rio de Janeiro.