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American Occupation of Cuba--General Wood's Administration at Santiago--His Antecedents and Preparation for His Great Work--A Formidable Undertaking--Conquering Pestilence--Organization of the Rural Guards--American Administration at Havana and Throughout the Island--Grave Problems Confronting General Brooke--Agricultural and Industrial Rehabilitation--Reorganizing Local Government--Triumphal Progress of Maximo Gomez--Unification of Sentiment Among the People--Finances of the Island--Church and State--Marriage Reform--Franchises Refused--The Census--Improving the School System.