They could vent a natural anger and disappointment, nevertheless, on the President and his supporters.

Rather than continue to be governed by Cubans not to their liking, they were willing to bring about a renewal of American rule.

In this respect the wishes of the Radicals were soon gratified.

Hardly had Estrada Palma, in 1906, assumed office for a second time, when parties of malcontents, declaring that he had secured his reelection by fraudulent means, rose up in arms and demanded that he annul the vote and hold a fair election.

The President accepted the challenge and waged a futile conflict, and again the United States intervened.