The Raymer enterprise., 1922-07-06


hn1lnfyN dent and that America set the
GaQUv When the American congress
adopted the Declaration Of Indepen.
dence II was not only announcement to the world
OF the Independence OF the original thirteen
colonies but also. prophecy Of the Forthcoming
Independence OF most Of the Western Hems-
phere. SO there are many Independence Days on
this side Of the Atlantic.
Mexico celebrates September 1G 1t was on that
day In lsl0 that Miguel HIdalgo, pastor Of
C0ores. rang his church bell and proclaimed In
dependence TO his flock For ten years his head
WAS III be seen spike a corner Of the
lAlhoadsn de Granaditns In Guanajunto and In.
dependence was not secured until 1921.
The Central American countries celebrate Sep
teniber 10. Guatemala declared Independence on
that date ln 1S2i. the other countries following
It's exuiRplc soon after
In south America Venezuela deposed Its royal
governor April 20. 1910. July 8. 1911, Bolivar
brought about formal declaration OF independ.
ence and Republican constitutional form OF
government. So Venezuela observes holiday on
each of these days
Chile celebrates September 49, In 1910 II
ganlzed government when Napoleon tumbled
Ferdinand VII on from the throne Of Spain.
Other South, American countries celebrate In
May Is; Bolivia, August 8: Colombia. July 3O
Ecuador. August 10; Paraguay. May 1+l5: Peru,
July $3.50: Uruguay, February 2s.
Brazil dntes Its Independence from September T.
1922. the date Of the separation OF Brazil from
Portugal. though the nation did not become u
republic TIL the revolution Of 1880. That Is why
Brazil will celebrate a century OF independence
by IN international exposition to be opened this
coming September
This centennial exposition will be held In Rio
de Janeiro. II will open September T. and con
tinuc until March 81, 1923 Rio de Jnnero is city
with more than a million people. 1t Is most
picturesqueiy situated on the Bay ot Guanabara
which IL dotted with Islands and surrounded by
mountains. Its odd name-Rlyer Gf January
comes frem The fact that January /, 1881 Martin
Alfonso sailed through the gateway Gomnnted by
Sugar Loaf Peak into the almost lanh.ocked hay
and thought II was the mouth OF u mighty
stream.
Several years ago when the authorities decided
to improve and modernize Rio de Janero, this
plan included the condemnation and removal OF
nearly GOO small buildings IN order to construct
Wide avenue, known as Ayenida Rio Branco II
extends north aud south a distance Of about II
mile and half and is ll0 feet wide. Rows of
Pau Brazil, the species OF tree from which the
republic derives It's name, occupy the CENTER the
sides being used for traffic. This avente also
serves a connecting link between sections Of
the hay. Along Ayenida Rio Branco stand many
0f the capitals business structures hotels. cafes,
newspaper plants. and office buildings AT ap-
proxnHieiy the halfway point Of the AvenIda the
electric street system OF Rio de Janeiro cen.
tcrs
hsenda Ilio Brunco will unite the two sections
Of the exposition grounds. The several areas
designated for exposition purposes lie along or
near the wafer front. The site where native or
BRAZILIAN products will be exhibited Is plot of
ground having water on two sides and from this
plaza street extending along the water front to
the Monroe Palace, one Of the city's most beauti-
fui and commanding structures, has been deslg.
mated as the "Avenida do Nacaes" (Avenue Of Ma.
tionsD along which will stand the official payillOns
OF foreign governments. BY far the largest area
available for exposition purposes Is that lying at
the opposite end OF the Avenida Rio Branco, In
the yicinlty OF the new docks aud warehouses,
where large exhibits. such as machinery and
locomotives, find abundant space.
In a general way, Brazil will endeavor to show
the world some of the Vital influences that have
made the country grow and prosper. The exposi-
tion will reflect agricultural development. progress
in stock-rnising, fishing. and mining; the growth
OF mechanical Industries: transportation progress
on land. rivers. and along the coast postal and
telegraph services; the work Of Brazilian artists
and scientists; the development Of commerce;
and the production and conservation Of foods.
The United States Is to be represented. Plans
for iis participation have been completed by a
spSeiAi cs',an,Ission appointed By President Har-