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Counter-Revolution in Spain--Amadeus Made King--Increased Malignity of the Volunteers--The Massacre of the Cuban Students--Death of General Quesada--Reorganization of the Cuban Army--Campaign of Maximo Gomez--Progress of the War with Varying Fortunes--Calixto Garcia at Jiguani--Gradual Reduction of Cuban Strength--Valmaseda's Savage Threats.