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JOSÉ DOMINGO, sometime President of Panama; born at David, province of Chiriqui, 1845, son of a former president of Colombia. Educated at College of Bogota. Elected to Colombian Congress, 1900. A Senator in 1902, he was the only member of the House to favor ratification of the Hay- Herran Treaty, resigned, and was soon appointed Governor of province of Panama. Joined the revolution of 1903, and became second Vice-President of the new Panama Republic. Minister to United States, and member of governing board Pan-American Union, 1906. President of Panama, 1908. Served capably until his death in 1910.