The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-26
Peru Observes
 Anniversary Of Independence

Lima, July 26-Peru, the one-tine buBwark of Spanish power and domi- nation in the Southern continent, to- day stands on the threshold of the tooth anE1varSary of its independ- ence.
 During the week of July 24 to 31 the land where once the Incas ruled will celebrate the centenary of it's it's the leading nations of the world and a great many of the smaller ones were invited to help Peru commence rate the event and the majority of them accepted. The United States sent two battleships carrying a com mission
 There will bo exhibitions of domes- tic and tss1Sn manufactures, diplo- matic receptions and ceremonies, in- ciuiing the unveiling- of an eques- trian statue of Jose de San Martin, the Argentine general who played a leading part in the liberation not only of Peru but of other South American countries.
 It was on the 2Sth day of July, 1921. that General San Martin. father of his native country and of Chile, declared the independence of Peru from Spanish rule and sover- eighty. Since the beginning of the erty grown out of the American Revolution, had resulted in the inde- pendence of Venezuela, Argentina and Chile from the Spanish rule, and unsuccessful movements in Peru The former countries obtained their inde- pendence, but Peru remained sItb- ject to Spanish domination.
 Knowing that their liberty was en- prevailed. the Southern countries of South America decided to help the Peruvian patriots to obtain theirs. and an expedition of 4,00O to 5000 soldiers was organized in August, 1920, by General Jose de San Mar tin the coast of Chile.
 Transported by fleet commanded by Lord Cochrane. hero of the Chil- Pisco, Peru. 100 miles south of Lima, the capital, in September, 1S2O- Greeted by the Peruvian people as nberators, they found a propitious ations. San Martin and his army en- tered Lima and proclaimed the coun- try's independence.
 The nation then, with the same sistance to the conquest of Spain, set about. to make sure forever that fn- dependence. On the 9th of Decem- Der, 1924, in the battle of Ayacucho, forces of the Spanish king and gain. ed for Peru the recognition which she desired Seemingly this battle was the signal for the other South succession cast off the Spanish yoke. Since then. Peru has followed a rapid and upward process. In the past 40 years it has reached con siderable development, which may be appreciated by the following fig ures. In 1887, the foreign commerce of Peru amounted to f2, 500, 900; in 1901 it reached Q total of f7,000, 600, and in 1919 it was f39 ,000, 900.
 North Americans have been of no small importance in the commercial progress of Peru. In 20 years the commerce between Peru and United States has progressed from less than f450,0G0 to over f20, 900, 900 in 1919- North American capital has helped to develop the country'S resources. American banks have been also vel comed there and are now a very necessary part of the nations if nanceS and commerce.
 The navy of Peru is being reor- ganize3 and trained by an American Naval Commission Aviation has been enthusiastically received. Planes and pilots having been imported from the United States
 In education Americans have like wise taken the lead and are rear ranging Peru's system of instruction. A North American company has pre- pared plans for the sanitation of 30 cities, in which are included the cap ital Lima and the principal seaport, Callao-