The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1922-07-14

syQUDDDDS "'I wSs0 the American congress,
adopted the Declaration OF Indepen-
tdence 1t was not only announcement TO the world
lof the Independence of the original thirteen
colonies, but also. prophecy OF the forthcoming
Independence OF most of the Western Hemis
Iphere. SO there are many Independence Days on
this side of the Atlantic.
Mexico celebrates September 10. II that
day in 1910, that Miguel HIdalgo. pastor OF
dolores, rang his church bell and proclaimed In
dependence to his flock. For ten years his head
was to he spike corner OF the
Alhondiga de Granadltas In Guanajuato and In
dependence was not secured until 1921.
The Central American countries celebrate Sep
tember 10. Guatemala declared independence
that date In 1871, the other countries following
ITS example soon after.
In South America Venezuela deposed its royal
governor April 90 1910. July 8. 1871 Bolivar
brought about IA formal declaration of ndepend-
ence and Republican constitutional form of
government. So Venezuela observes holiday ON
each OF these days.
Chile celebrates September Is. In 1910 IL
Tanized 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 %; Bolivia, August o; Colombia. July 80:
Ecuador. August TO- Paraguay. May 1916: Peru.
July $3.50; Uruguay. February 2S
Brazil dates Its Independence from September 7.
us22 the date OF the separation OF Brazil from
Portugal. though the nation did not become
republic TIL the revolution OF 1880. 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 Janero II viii open September 7. and con-
tinue until March 81. 1929. Rio do Janelro Is city
with more than u million people. 1t Is most
picturesquey 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 l. 1891. Martin
Alfonso sailed through the gateway dominated by
Sugar Loaf Peak into the almost and-locked bay
and thought II was the mouth OF mighty
stream
Several years ago when the authorities decided
90 improve and modernze Rio de Janerio, this
plan included the condemnation and removal of
nearly 600 small buildings In order to construct
a wide avenue. known as Avenida Rio Branco, 1t
extends north and south distance OF about IA
mile and "a half and Is 40 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 avenue also
serves as n connecting link between sections OF
the bay. Along Avenda Rio Branco stand many
of the capitals business structures. hotels cafes
newspaper plants, and office buildings. At APP
proxmateiy the halfway point of the Avenida the
electric street car system OF Rio de Janeiro
ters
Avenidn Rio Branco will unite the two sections
of the exposition grounds The several areas
designated for exposition purposes lie along or
near the water front. The site where native or
Brazilian products will be exhibited Is plot OF
ground having water two sides and from this
plaza street extending along the water front to
the Monroe Palace. one Of the city's most beautl-
fui and commanding structures, has been dcsig.
mated as the "Avenida do Nacaes" tAvenue of Nm
tions) along which will stand the official pavilIons
OF foreign governments By far the largest area
available for exposition purposes is that lying at
the opposite end of the Avcnda Rio Branco. In
the vicinity of the docks and warehouses,
where large exhibits, such as machinery and
locomotives, hnd abundant space.
In general way. Brazil will eudeaVor to show
the world some of the vital influences that have
made the country grow and prosper. The expoSi.
tiOn will reflect agricultural Development prog
I'm stock raising. 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 scie lsists; the development of commerce;
and the production and conservation of foods
The United States is To be represented. Plans
for its participation have been Completed by a
special commission appointed by President liar.