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lf RED CLOUD, NEBRASKA, CHIEF I ft I fr K 1 Century f Brazilian TT. IZy3iilSJKm BBS) I BBS . VSB77M Vr i V uif" j -o . . i independence i r a By JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN , ,& f Ji'li IT V JF $22? V V HSEUVANCK of the Fourth of July J ..Ma ' vMm vJ.afSBlmi v fHSjk 1 V W ln colol)ratlon uf tllu winning of ?WM ' MWIfMijKrttuSk mwOMW. vv.; ',' r . . . f - ' zz. .3l suggests two thoughts: That tlio y iiiiiiuni in v-L'iiuui nun ouiuu America nro also free and Imleiien- Wy "unt ll,ul tlmt America set mo ex Ngj? utnplu. w When the American congress adopted the Declaration of Indepen dence It was nut only announcement to the world of the Independence of the original thirteen colonies, hut also, a prophecy of the forthcoming Independence of most of the Western Hemis phere. So there are ninny Independence Days on this side of the Atlantic. Mexico celebrates September 10. It was on that day ln 1S10, that Miguel Hidalgo, pastor of Coloies, rang his church hell and proclaimed In dependence to his Hock. For ten years his head was to he seen on n splhe on n coiner of the AJhondlga de Granadltas la (iuunnjunto and In dependence was not secured until 1S21. The Central American countries celebrate Sep tember 10. Guatemala declared Independence on that date In 1821, tlie other countries following its example boon after. In South America Venezuela deposed Its royal governor April 29, 1810. July 5, 1S11, Bolivar brought about a formal declaration of Independ ence and a Itcpuhllcnu constitutional form of government. So Venezuela observes a holiday on each of these clays. Chile celebrates September IS. In 1810 It or ganized n government when Napoleon tumbled Ferdinand VII off from the throne of Spain. Other South American countries celebrato In dependence day on the following dates: Argentina, May 2r; Uollvln, August 0; Colombia, July 30; Ecuador, August 10; Paraguay, May 14-15; Peru, July 2S-30; Uruguay, February 2S. Brazil dates Its Independence from September 7, 3S22, the date of the separation of Brazil from Portugal, though the nation did not become a republic till tbo revolution of 1SS!). That Is why Brazil will celebrate a century of Independence by an International exposition to be opened this coming September. This centennial exposition will be held ln Illo de Janeiro. It will open September 7, and con tinue until March .11, 1023. Bio do Janeiro Is a city with more than a million people. It Is most picturesquely situated on the Bay of Cuannbara which Is dotted with Islands nnd surrounded by mountains. Its odd mum. Ulvor of January conic.-, from the fact that January 1, IfiJll, Martlm Alfonso sailed through the gateway dominated by Sugar Loaf I'enl; into the almost land-locked bay and thought It was the inouth of a mighty btieam. Several years ago when the authorities decided to improc and modernize lllo de Jnnerlo, this plan included the condemnation and removal of nearly COO small buildings In order to construct a wide avenue, known as Avcnlda Rio Brnnco. It extends north and south a distance of about a mile and a hulf, and Is 110 feet wide. Rows of Pan Brazil, the species of treu from which the republic derives Its, name, occupy the center, tho shies being used lor trafllc. This avenuo also corves as a connecting link between sections of the bay. Along Avenlda Hlo Brnnco stand ninny of the capital's business structures, hotels, cafes, tiewspnper plants, and olllcu buildings. At ap proximately the halfway point of tho Avcnlda the electric street car system of Bio do Janeiro cen ters, Avenlda Bio Branco will unite the two sections of tho exposition grounds. Tho severn) nrens designated for exposition "purposes Ho nlong or near the water front. The site where iiatlvo or Brazilian products will bo exhibited Is n plot of ground having water on two sides; and from this plaza a stieet extending nlong the water front to tho Monroe Palace, one of tho city's most beauti ful and couimaudlug structures, hns been desig nated as the "Avenlda do Nncaes" (Avenuo of Na tions), along which will stand the olllclal pavilions of foreign i governments. By far the largest nren available for exposition purposes Is thnt lying at tho opposlto end of tho Avenlda Bio Branco, In tho vicinity of tho now docks and warehouses, whero largo exhibits, such as machinery und locomotives, find abundant space. In n general way, Brazil will endeavor to show tho world somo of t,ho vital Influences that have miido thp country grow and prosper. Tho exposi tion will relloct agricultural development, progiess in stock-raising, Ashing, and mining; tho growth of mechanical Industries; transportation progress on land, rlvero, and along tlio coast; postal and telegraph services; tho wprk of Brazilian artists and scientists; tho development of commerce; nnd tl)o production and conservation of foods. , The United States Is to bo represented, Plans for Its participation have been completed by n ' special commission appointed by President liar- t.fHr4ft,iWXMwrt,r. '. fr r. WsT tT? ding to arrange for olllclal exhibits exemplifying American progress ln science, Industry and com merce. Seven government departments, Interior, commerce, ngrleultute, postolllce, labor, war and navy and the United States shipping board, linvo prepared exhibits. Twenty-five nations will participate ln tho celebration, which 1h regarded of peculiar Interest to the United States because of the fact that Brazil has already participated ln eight exposi tions In this country. Congress appropriated $1, 000,000 to defray expenses of participation by the United States In the exposition. Tho Stato depaitinent wHl have charge of the expenditure of this fund. Out of It a permanent building, costing $350,000, hns been erected on tho Avenue of Nations to house the exhibit to be sent by this government. After the close of the exposition this building Is bo converted into a permanent embassy for this government. ' The exposition building will bo two stories In height and of granite construction. The upper floor will bo devoted to reception rooms and tho lower floor to departmental exhibits. Preliminary to Brazil's achievement of Inde pendence Is the reign of Dom John. Ue arrived in Brazil ns prlncG regent In 1808. In 1815 tho colony was raised by royal charter to tho rank of a roynl kingdom along with Portugal and Al garves. Dom Johu then bectme King John VI. When Dom John enmo over ho brought roynl treasures ln tho form of art and books to snvo them from Napoleon. Ho founded nn academy of art, a museum of natural history, libraries nnd educational institutions. He fostered Industries nnd opened ports to trade. But ho was not wlso in political affairs, outlived his popularity, and returned to Portugal ln 1821. ' King John left na regent Dom Pedro, his son, who became tho champion of tho Brazilian cause ngalnst the Portuguese reactionaries who desired to reduce the kingdom to Its old colonial status. Tho home government demanded his return. Tho people asked him to remain. Ho remained. A few months later ln Sao Pnulo u letter was de livered to him from the Portuguese court. In a burst of nnger he tore off the Portuguese Inslgnln, drew bis sword nnd houtod tho historic words, "Independence or Death 1" The scene hns been Immortalized ln a painting called "Tho Cry of Yplrnngn." Actual lndcpendenco was quickly achieved by overcoming hostilities on tho part of tho Portu guese garrison and fleet. The most prominent of the political events of tho first reign under Independence Include these, ac cording to Langworthy Marchnnt In tho bulletin of the Pan American Union: "First in order 1b tho fusion of nil parties Into one ln support of tho newly Installed head of tho nation, Dom Pedro I, Constitutional Emperor nnd Perpetunl Defender of Brazil; then follows tho convocation of tho Constituent Assembly for tho purpose of establishing n constitution; later, tho violent dissolution of tho sumo assembly by tho , Emperor, becauso It proposed to curtntl his privileges and establish a virtual republic; then In swift succession tho arrest and banishment of the parliamentary leuders, among tlicin tho Illus trious Joso Bonifacio de Andruda o Sllva, who goes down ln history with tile title of ''Patriarch of tho Independence"; tlio promulgation of tlio constitution of the Emplro by Dom Pedro Prlmplro n most liberal document, notwithstanding tho extraordinary circumstances ' In which It wns promulgated; the Republican Revolution of 182 J In Pornnmbueo, which was repressed by Dom Pc'dro In a way which raised up against him tho 2O7rjPDR0 CU?$&T&0 deep resentment of tho Brazilians nnd led to hl abdication April 7, 1831. "A curious Incident In connection with tho ab dication of Dom Pedro Prlmelro was his appoint ment of Jose Bonifacio, tho exiled Patriarch of the Independence, as the guardian and tutor ofj his son, Dom Pedro Segundo, whom ho Intrusted at tho ago of five, with his baby sisters, to the loving caro of tho subjects with whom ho had quarreled. "Dom Pedro Segundo wns proclnlmed Emperor of Brazil by a Joint committee of Senators nnd Deputies nmld the Joyous shouts of the whole populutlon. A regency of three members was con stituted, and Jose Bonifacio wns Invited to nssumo the personal guardianship of the Emperor." Dom Pedro was declared to bo of ago at four teen and assumed personal direction of public affairs. It was not until IS 15 thnt all the provinces of Brazil wero united ln peace. An outstanding event ln the political evolution of Brazil's century of Independence Is the nbolH tlon of slavery, by two successive steps, under tho auspices of Donn Isabel, daughter of Dom Pedro Segundo, when serving as regent of tho Empire, The first decree was signed on September 28, 1871. By this decree slave mothers bore only free chll dren. The final abolition of slavery was effected by Dona Isabel on May 13, 18SS. After the abolition of slavery, tho old Conserva tive Party began to disintegrate very rapidly, Its members going over to the Republicans. Gen. Benjamin Constant Botelho de Mngalhncs, the chief exponent of tho Posltlvlstlc doctrine, was president of tho military college. Under his patronage a plan wns worked out among tho higher olllcers of tho nrmy, with tho nsslstnnce of the chiefs of the Republican Pnrty, for tho deposition of the dynasty and the proclamation of tho Republic. Tho revolution duclured Itself on the lGth of November, 18S0, nnd n provisional government was organized under the presidency of Gen. Deodoro da Fonsecn. Tho Inst lmperlnl cabinet, headed by tho Illus trious Viscount of Ouro Preto, finding Itself power less to act, simply ceased to exist with tho arrest of Us members. The Imperial family wero banished. Says Hello Lobo, Consul General of Brazil In Now Yoi k : , , "You Amorlcnns nro proud of huvlng given tho world n lesson In democracy which still endures, and It wns Indeed ndmlrublo, for It shnped the destiny of the wholo continent and became tho source of widespread Inspiration. Jamestown, with Its first elcctlvo assembly, tho stirring events which took plnco ln Independence Hall, the vote, freedom of .speech, trial by Jury all the guaran tees of civil and political life for these tho world Is deeply Indebted to you. "Brazil did not forget this after she threw off tho colonial yoke; although wo wero govemod by n liberal King who, above tho crown, placed tho nation's will, your examplo gave us strength. As during tho Incumbency of Pedro I, tho regency, and Pedro II this prnctlco of government remained unchanged, so, when tho Republic cauio Into exist ence und, thereby, tho federation, our liberal tra dition was nlrendy established nnd uulversnlly respected. Although borrowing Its Constitution In 1881) from tho United States, Brazil did not fintter your political wisdom by copying It entirely. With n Chnrter which for moo than hulf a century had found Its Inspiration In tho most liberal principles of tho English Constitution similarly a sourco of Inspiration to tho Constitution of tho United States Brazil, In Its Republican and delta!, tlvo forco of government, found at last Its natural pattcru." 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