GOMEZ 



the workingmen, and the enlargement of 

 the public schools. 



Following the election in 191 2 of General 

 Menocal, candidate of the Conservative 

 party, General Gomez made an extended 

 visit to Europe, and on his return abstained 

 from politics until the Presidential election 

 of 19 16 when he gave his utmost efforts to 

 secure the election of Alfredo Zayas. On 

 the defeat of Zayas in a disputed election, 

 there were various disorders which grew 

 to the proportions of a revolution in which 

 General Gomez became involved and in 

 February, 191 7, he was seized and impris- 

 oned for a brief period after which he 

 retired to the United States. 



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