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Mr. Magoon's Administration--Recognition of the Liberals--The Offices Filled with Liberal Placeholders--Execution of Many Public Works--A New Census Taken--New Electoral Law--Proportional Representation--New Elections Held--Split in the Liberal Party--The Presidential Campaign--Bargain between José Miguel Gomez and Alfredo Zayas--General Menocal and Dr. Montoro--The Victory of the Liberals--Changes in Provincial and Municipal Administrations--Revision of Laws--Settling Church Claims--End of the Second Intervention.