Development of the Colombian Political Process to 1930
CHAPTER II TWO COMPETING NATIONALISMS: DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLOMBIAN POLITICAL PROCESS TO 1930 On June 16, 1921, intendant Nicanor Restrepo Giraldo of the Chocó province, sent a telegram from the provincial capital Quibdó to President Marco Fidel Suárez in Bogotá: Most Excellent President: Majority inhabitants Istmina, by popular subscription initiated last year, monument destined to honor memory distinguished citizen General Rafael Uribe Uribe and, in accordance with the Municipality, chose to place it in public plaza. Said Monument is finished, and soon to be erected. At last minute, parish priest, believing plaza belongs to the Church, opposed openly, and Municipality claims plaza as its property. Although official complaint is not to be appealed to this office, according to provincial legislation, I do desire you intervene, for both parties. Small legal complaint can become conflict, if Superior Authorities do not intervene in finding solution; Press has aggravated situation, and emotions are running high. I beg you, your Excellency, to impose your highly valued influence, with the Parish Priest, with the end of not presenting obstacles to the erection of monument. In equal sense I have sent a message to the Reverend Apostolic Prefect, who is currently in Bogotá. For my part, I will continue to maintain impartial, conciliatory, and, if necessary, energetic conduct. 1 Your Servant, Nicanor Restrepo Giraldo 1 “Excelentísimo Presidente. Mayoría habitantes Istmina, por suscripción popular iniciaron desde año pasado, monumento destinado honrar memoria esclarecido ciudadano General Rafael Uribe Uribe y, de acuerdo con Municipalidad, escogieron Plazuela pública, para levantarlo. Dicho Monumento está terminado y próximo a colocarse. Ultima hora, Cura Párroco, creyendo Plazuela pertenece Iglesia opónese, abiertamente, y Municipio alega su propiedad.
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