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normal and. technical schools are now within general reach and nearly all the departments boast universities of more or le oa The State Church is the Roman Catholic, which in the management of its own affairs is independent of civil authority; toleration. in matters of religion is guaranteed; but, by the terms of a concordat entered into with the Pope in 1888, in the universities and all educational establishments public instruction is directed in conformity with the dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1863 a constitution was a, based on that of the United States o! America, with a president elected for two years; but this proved altogether unsuited to the Colombians, and, after twenty years’ trial, brought about the revolution of 1884-1885. In 1886 a new constitution with central Federal authority was adopted. In 1905, the national currency was reorganized on a gold basis. _, Colombo, & seaport town, the capital of Ceylon. It has an extensive fort, within which are some of the best houses, and which occupies a projecting point of land. Through the construction of a breakwater and other works there is excellent harbor accommodation; and numerous ve els call here. Pop. (1901), 158,093. ——S————————E Colon, the greatest and widest o! all the intestines, about eight or nine hands’ breadth long.