Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-26
TIDE Of Immigration
TURNS BRAZLNARD
UNITED STATES HAS GROWING
RIVAL IN SOUTH AMERICAN
REPUBLIC.
GREAT ADVANCES MADE IN
EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE
Many Immigrants From Europe En-.
gazing in Farming Under Colonial
ton PIans-RepubIie Strengthening
Army and Navy in Preparation for
Possible War With Argentina.

Washington, Aug. ga rival OF the
United States of no mean capabilities
lis being built up in Brazil, according to
facts set forth in a recent consular and
trade report and obtained from the an
nual message OF the president OF Brazil.
Many striking figures and statements
are set forth as to Brazirs progress.
One of the most striking concerns for
eign immigration.
1t is clear that an immense stream
of immigration is pouring into brazll
from Europe 1t is being encouraged
in every way possible by the govern
ment.
Settlers are being induced to come
and take over land. In view OF the
enormous resources Of the re-
public Of Brazil and the enormous ter
ritory to be developed, 1t II apparent
that a trade and commercial rl'al IS
being built up in South America 10
which this country can not close lts
eyes
Tide Turns Toward Brazil.
The number of immigrants entering
Brazil in 1911 was 1855. This was
u
a large increase over 1909 and 1Slo.
They included immigrants from all
European countries. the Portuguese pc
ing the most numerous. The agricul-
tural people among the Immigrants
numbered nearly 100000.
1t is stated that to all those VINO
asked for it official protection was eA-
tended and facilities were given Tor
1ivoO
dent Of the republic says powerful
factor in attracting foreign agricultural
laborers is the ease with which pats
Of good ground can be ACQUIRED III
colonies where the surroundings are
healthful and the soil productive. 10
foster this, both the general govern
ment OF Brazil and the government OF
each state do everything possible to
encourage the settling OF smail hoiu
ers. Roads have been built with the
intention Of making communication
with the railways and trade cehteis
easy.
Advanced Education.
In the agricultural colonies Whlch
have been built up. there are "e!!
tended primary schools. demonstration
farms. meteorological stations. work
machinary and appliances. in additlon
~ commercial housee and small bust
ness houses. Many # the foreign I'M
migrants prefer to settle in this colo
MES. called nucleus colonies. in when
they can live as II in Gown while carry
inc on the farming of small tracts.
7. is clear great impetus is being
given to agricultural development in
Fo
ing 70 the statistics given by the presi-
dent of the republic in his message. Is
making remarkable commercial pro-
eress. Foreign trade is growing rapid
liz. Both imports and exports are IN
crea sine. Railroad building goes ahead
steadily and the federal telegraph sys-
tenn is expanding.
Siren athen:ng Army and Navy.
Brazil has long had a feud with Ar
eentine, its powerful rival to the
south That the leaders of Brazil are
not blind to the fact that war may
sprinR from this some day Is evidenced
nv the vigorous efforts to reorganize
the army and strengthen the navy.
Two military colleges have been
founded. The defense Of BraziTs long
coast line has not been forgotten. Sur
yevs have been made and work Is be-
ing pushed on forts at Rio Janeiro and
various points Strategic railways are
being pushed Great attention is being
given to pushing work on barracks Tor
housing the forces in the different
military districts into which Brazil is
divided.
An order has been placed by the
! Brazilian navy department with Eng
| lish shipbuilders for three monitors.
| Three submarines have been ordered
and the battleship Rio de Janeiro IS
/ well advanced. improvements are be-
| ing made at arseaals at Para. Matte
| Crosse and Rio dc Janeiro with view
! to their conversion into repair shops
which will be adequate for the main
! tenance. Of the Brazilian fleet. A
naval hospital is being completed and
there are vigorous steps being taken
! IN a number Of directions for the
strengthening Of the forces Of the
| army and navy.