The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1922-07-06


cQQUDN When the American congress,
adopted the Declaration Of Indepen
dence 1t was not only announcement TO the world
of the independence of the original thirteen
colonies, but also, a prophecy of the Forthcoming
independence OF most of the Western Hemis
phere So there many Independence Days on
this side of the Atlantic.
Mexico celebrates September 16. II was that
day in 1870 that Miguel Hidago, pastor of
Coores, rang his church bell and proclaimed in
dependence TO his flock. For ten years his head
TO be seen on spike on corper OF the
Alhondiga de Granadtas in Guanajuato and in
dependence not secured until 1921.
The Central American countries celebrate Sep
TENDER Is Guatemala declared independence on
that date In 1921, the other countries following
Its example soon after.
In South America Venezuela deposed It's royal
governor April 20, 1910. July g. 1911. Bolivar
brought about a formal declaration of independ-
and Republican constitutional form OF
government. So Venezuela observes a holiday on
each OF these days.
Chile celebrates September is. In 1910 IT
ganized a government when Napoleon tumbed
Ferdinand VII of from the throne Of Spain
Other South American countries celebrate In
dependence day on the following dates Argentina.
May 25; Bolivia. August 8; Colombia. July 80;
Ecuador. August 10: Paraguay. May 1915; Peru,
July 2s-30 Uruguay. February IS.
y
1922 the date of the separation Of Brazil from
Portugal, though the nation did not become a
republic till the revolution Of 1889 That is why
Brazil will celebrate century Of Independence
by an international exposition to be opened this
coming September
This centennial exposition will be held In Rio
de Janeiro. II will open September :. and con
tinue until March 3D. 1923. Rio de Janeiro is city
with more than million people II Is most
picturesquely situated on the Bay Of Guanabara
which is dotted with islands and surrounded by
mountains Its odd name-Riyer OF January
comes from the fact that January 1. 1881. Martin
Alfonso sailed through the gateway dominated by
Sugar Loaf Peak into the almost land-locked hay
and thought II was the mouth Of mighty
stream.
Several years ago when the authorities decided
10 improve and modernize Rio de Janerio. this
plan included the condemnation and removal 81
nearly coo small buildings In order to construct
wide avenue known as Avenida Rio Brnnco. II
extends Forth and south distance II about q
mile and a half, and Is 10 feet wide. Rows Of
Pau Brazil the species Of tree fr"m which the
republic derives its name. occupy the center. 'he
sides being used for traffic This avenue also
serves as a connecting link between sections #
the hay. Along Avenida Rio Branco stand many
of the capitals business structures hotels. cafes
newspaper plants. and office buildings. Al ap
proximateIy the halfway point Of the Avenida the
electric street system Of Rio de Janeiro cen
ters
Avenida Rio Brnnco will unite the two secions
OF the exposition grounds The several areas
des;g afed for exposition purposes lie along or
ear .he water front. The site where native or
Brazilian products will be exhibited is a poi Of
ground having water two sides. and from this
plaza a street extending along the water front 10
he Monroe Palace. Of The cify's m"si heauii-
bal and commanding structures has been desig-
lated as the -Avenida do Nacaes~ fAvenue of Ma
ions) along which will stand the official payilions
II foreign governments BY far the largest area
lvaIIabIe for exposition purposes is that lying Of
he opposite end Of the Avenida Rio BraBco. In
he vicinity Of the new docks and warehouses.
where large exhibits. such as machinery and
find abundant space.
In general way. Brazil will endezvor to ssow
he world some Of the vital Influences that have
made the country grow and prosper The srposi-
ion will reflect agricultural development. prugress
n stock-rzising. fishing. and mining: the growth
( mechanical Industries; transportation progress
D land rivers and along the coast postal and
elexraph services: the work 81 Brazilian artists
nd scientists: the development Of commerce;
nd the production and conservation of foods
The United States is fa be represented Plans
Or its participation have been completed by
peciai commission appointed by President Har-