The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-09-13
MEXICO BEGINS rs
One Thousand municipalities
Devote September to GeIe.
bratiOn Of Their In.
dependence.

l.
~ brate the centennial of the
nations independence. From
Sonora to Yucatan the republic is
Afame by day with flags, streamers
and festoons of bunting. Eight mill
lion electric lights give luminous set
ting to the night festas
During the month of September the
minds of peon, charro, jefe politico,
merchant, soldier. seaman, student,
clergy and statesman will be focused
on the story Of Mexico since Miguel
Hidalgo, the priest of Dolores, rang
the village bell toward midnight of
Sept. 10, 1910, and proclaimed freedom
from the rule of Spain.
Every nation of the world, save
three or four, viii send official repre-
sentatives to Join in the festal ae-
claim. Carrying the greetings of the
United States viii be Curtis Guild, Jr.,
of Massachusetts, special ambassador
representing the president, and a dis
dnguished party OF senators, repre-
sentatives and laymen.
Americans living In Mexico have de-
cided to commemorate the centennial
with a peace shaft TO cost $4,000 in
gold.
Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany is send
ing emissaries to unveil statue of
Alexander Won Humboldt, his gift to
the republic of Mexico. Baron Won
Humboldt made a journey for scien-
tif1c research in Mexico nearly dec
ade before Hidalgo became a martyr
Of liberty.
Spain Returns Relic.
Spain will signify her consent that
bygones shall be considered bygones
by returning the uniform of the reyo-
lutionary general and patriot, General
Jose Maria Morelos. The king of Spain
has intrusted this famous relic of war
to his special ambassador, who win
present It amid great rejoicing to Pres
ident Diaz.
At the instant the uniform changes
hands salute of twenty-one guns
viii be fred, bells in all the churches
of Mexico will be rung. fireworks will
shoot upward. bands will play the ma
tional air. and the Mexican flag will
be broken over the national palace.
The government of France, In token
of her friendliness, win give back to
Mexico the symbolic silver keys which
were presented to General Ellie Fred
eric Forey, commander of the French
troops, when he entered the capital in
1853 and established a provisional gov
eminent. It is an international amen
ity that viii stir the Mexican heart to
its depths.
The emperor Of China viii bestow
a memorial the nature of which has
not been disclosed. The Ottoman en-
pire viii present a costly clock tower
to stand in the capital, memento of
Turkish friendship. Japan viii dis
play a shipload Of her wares in the
Crystal palace and leave, besides, some
token of her regard.
Hidalgo, Morelos and other heroes
win be apotheosized in a hundred
ways on hundred occasions. OF the
tying, President Diaz will be most
toasted. Others whose names will be
linked with the progress of Mexico are
Vice President Ramon Corral and |
Senior Jose Yves Limantour. minister
IL finance and a recognized genius in |
monetary science and craftsmanship.
Mexico City will be the splendid cen
er Of things. For months the capital
las been Furnishing itself for the com
NC Of its guests. Governor Landa of
he federal district intends there shall
le everywhere In his domain the neat
less Of hausfrau's kitchen.
Capital Making Ready.
Streets have been paved anew Near
T every block in town is respondent
. fresh coat Of paint. Avenues. al
sys and pafios smell of cleanliness.
On the zocalo. or Plaza Mayor, the
reat cathedral has been scrubbed In
ide and out. On the Hi of the Grass
Upper the giories Of the castle Of Che
uItepec, the summer home of the
resident, have been recalled from the
inginess Of age. The magnificent
,ouis XIV. state dining room is a new
ream Of the splendor Of another day.
he Pompeiian corridor presents its
cures In colors that glow
Matching the immaculate aspect Of
be city viii be the prim holiday look
the people. The unconventional
rhite garb of the peon Is under an
mcial ban during the month Of Sep
smber. Those who wish to mingle in
le crowds Of the public festas must
. clothed In European style They
re admonished. under penalty of ban
hment from the view. to be serupu-
,usly clean in dress and person.
That none may have the excuse OF