Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1901 — A youthful President. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A youthful President.

Francisco L. Alcantara, a graduate of the United States Military Academy,

has been elected president of the state of Aragua, Venezuela. Young Alcantara’s father was president of Aragua some years ago, and later was president of the republic. Francisco was graduated from West Point four years ago. He was a special cadet, ad-

mitted by President Cleveland on request of President Andueza Palacio. The young man's political advancement has been rapid and well, and although he is only 27 years old he has beeh elected to the presidency of one Of the most Important states of Venenuela. He is the youngest man occupying so high an office.