Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-25
PERU HOLDING
CENTENNIAL OF
INDEPENDENCE
One-Time Chief Spanish Colo
nv of South America Cele-
brateS Freedom.
SAN MARTIN, LIBERATOR

ANA. July 25.-Peru. the One-time
buIwark Of Spanish power and domino
ton in the southern continent, today
stands on the threshold of tue Tooth an
niversary Of It's independence.
The land where once the Incas ruled
this week is celebrating the centenary OF
its freedom from Spain Virtually all
the leading nations OF the word anu
great many OF the smaller ones were
invited TO help Peru commemorate the
event and the majority Of tneLn accepted.
The United states sent TWO DattIeshlpS
carrying d commission
There are exhibitions OF domestic and
foreign manufactures, diplomatic recep-
tons and ceremonies, inc1udlAg the IN
yelling Of an equestrian statute OF Jose
de San Martin, the Argentine general
Who played leading part IN the liberia
ton not only OF Peru, but Of otner
= southern countries.
SAN MARTIN
"A LIBERAIOR.
1t Was Oh July Is, 1921, that Gen.
San Martin, father Of his native country
and OF Cnile, declared the independence
OF Peru from Spanish rule aud
sovereignty. since the beginning of the
nineteenth century the lucas u liberty
grown out OF the American Revolution
had resulted in the independence of
\ euezuela. Argentina aud CLne from the
Spanish rule, ami in unsuccessful move
menJs in Peru. The former countries
obtained their Independence, but Peru
remained subject 10 spanish domination
knowing that their liberty was en-
dangered as long as this situation pre-
vailed, the southern countries OF South
America decided to help the Peruvian
patriots TO obtain theirs, and an eX-
peditiOn OF 400 10 800 soldiers was OF
ganized in August, $50, BY Gen. Jose
de san Martin on the coast Of Chile.
Transported by a fleet commanded by
LORD COchraHe, hero OF the Chilean in
dependence, 1t landed near PlscO, Peru,
IuV miles south OF Lima, that
capital, in September, 1917. Gree,ed
by the Peruvian people as Hberators,
they found q prOpIuJUs held anu, after
several military operations, san Marun
and his army entered Lima and pro-
claimed the country Independence.
Inc nation Ineu, with the same cour-
age which Characterized its resistance TO
int conquest OF Spain, set about 10 ma ke
sure forever Of that independence. On
Dee 8. lS-4. il the baJtIe Of AyacuchO.
the PeruvIans decisively defeated the
forces OF the Spanish Ming and gained
for Peru the recognition which sne de-
sired. Seemingly. TINS battle was the
signal for the other South American
Countries which il quick SUCCESSION cast
on the spanish yoke.
UPWARD PROGRESS
Is STEADY.
Since then Peru has followed a rapid
and upward process. In the last forty
years IL has reached considers bic deveI-
Opment, which may be appreciated by
the following figures: In 1881, the for
eign commerce OF Peru amounted 10 ST.
6OO,OOO il 1901 it reached total Of 49,
0UU,UOO, and in 1919 it was SIs5, OOU OOO.
North Americans have been OF no
small Importance in the commercial
progress Of Peru. In twenty years the
commerce between Peru and the United
States has progressed from less than
S2ZJO,UOU TO over SIUOOOO.OJO in 1919.
North American capital has helped to
develop the country resources Amer
lean banks have been also welcomed there
aud are now a very necessary part Of the
nations finances and commerce.
The navy OF Peru is being reorganized
and trained by an American naval com
mission Aviation has been enthusiast
tcaIy received, planes and pilots nav
ing been imported from the United
States.
In education, Americans have likewise
taken the lead and are rearranging
Peru's system of instruction. A North
American company has prepared plans
for abe sanitation Of thirty cities, in
which are included the capital, Lima, and
the principal seaport, CallaO.