Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-29
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fine railway system. In 1891 she had 20
lines, covering 300 miles, in which over
$500. 600 were invested Many more
have been built since that date, and stil
more projected Most OF the passenger
cars are built on Pullman lines. and solidlv
upholstered. The Great Southern at its
Buenos Ayres terminus has the finest
railway station in South America
Inc river traffic is also excellent. Yes
sells can go up the Ia Platte and the
Parana 900 miles from the ocean. Pas
senger boats on these rivers viii stand
comparison with the famous Fall River
line. Hundreds Of vessels are in the va
rious ports at the same time, for Argen-
tina has an extensive commerce Her
annual exports now reach more than
5000, 900, 600. These are chiefly beef and
mutton, which are shipped to Europe in
great refrigerator steamers; wheat, which
Is sent out in millions OF bushels: wool
Of which 100000 tons is exported each
year; and hides, which are borne in ever
increasing quantities to the tanneries Of
Europe and the United States
The people Of Argentina are a progress
i've race. Perhaps one had better say
"races.' for one may find there people
from nearly all countries Of the world.
The Latins, however, largely predomi-
nate. on the streets OF Buenos Avres
may be heard almost all languages OF
earth Reports-often eXaggerated-of
the. wealth and prosperity Of the country
lure multitudes Of immigrants annually.
one-half Of whom are from sunny Italy.
In 1901 the immigrants totaled 1876 600.
The population Of Argentina is now far
beyond the 100000 mark.
The growth Of Buenos Ayres IS phe-
nomenal. In 1855 its population was 49,
600. In 1902 1t had reached S2l. 900 II is
estimated that at present, owing to the
immigration increase Of the past five
years, II has passed the million mark. II
is really attractive city. In archi-
lecture it is the South American Paris; in
commerce, the South American New
York. Its business buildings are impos-
ing and attractive, with mirrors, plate
glass, gliding and electric lights.
Many of its private residences are sump-
tuous and palatial Its public buildings
have been reared apparently without any
regard to cost. The boulevards and parks
are spacious and inviting. The boulevard
Avenido de Mayo is the finest drive in
South America. It was constructed with
an extravaganza worthy OF an ancient
Roman emperor.
Probably there is more politics to the
rood in Argentina than in any other
country In the world The lawyer will
neglect his best client, and the doctor
his patient rather than miss a political
gathering. And the papers keep the po-
litcal pot always boiling. The Prensa
aims TO disseminate wholesome political
opinions, and to keep the country's well
fare ever in sight. La Nacion, which
was founded by Gen. Mitre-who has
been styled THE Argentinian Macaulay''
is a positively fearless sheet, and en-
joys the largest circulation in the country
Popular intelligence is we'll looked after
in Argentina. Education for boys and
girls between six and IA is gratuitous and
compulsory. The schoolhouses are among
the finest OF the public buildings. The
youth are compelled to learn at least
three modern languages, which in such a
land Is a necessity as well as an advan-
tage. Two hundred public libraries are
already established in the leading centres,
and this number is being annually in
creased High schools and normal
schools figure in the educational system,
while advanced learning is looked after
by the universities of Buenos Ayres and
Cordoba, each of which has the best
corps Of instructors obtainable
It is this land under the Southern Cross,
a land with a thrilling past and an al
Turing future, that has just been cele-
hrating its centennial. And as It enters
upon its second century OF independence
1t has the sincere good will of all
the civilized nations OF both hemlspheres.
Viva Argentina!-GJournal of Education.