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Administration of President José Miguel Gomez--His Cabinet Sketch of His Career--Sketch of Vice-President Zayas--Army Reorganization--New Laws--The President's Sensitiveness to Criticism--Officials in Politics--Charges of Profligacy and Corruption--Clash with the Veterans' Association--The United States Interested--Quarrels between Gomez and Zayas--Formidable Negro Revolt Suppressed--Reluctance to Settle Claims--Outrage Upon an American Diplomat--Amnesty Bill--The Lottery Established--The "Dragado" Scandal--The Railroad Terminal.