Constitution of the government--Santana's first administration--Wars with the Haitians--Administration of Jimenez--Victory of Las Carreras--Baez' first administration--Santana's second administration--_Repulse of Soulouque_--Baez' second administration--Period of the two governments--Santana's third administration--Annexation negotiations--Annexation to Spain--War of the Restoration. Chapter V. Historical Sketch--Second Republic-Revolutions and Dictatorships--1863 TO 1904. Restoration of the Republic--Military presidents--Cabral's administration--Baez' fourth administration--Annexation negotiations with the United States--Civil wars--Heureaux's rule--Administrations of Jimenez, Vasquez and Woss y Gil--Election of Morales. Chapter VI. Historical Sketch--American Influence-1904 to date (1918) Financial difficulties--Fiscal convention with the United States--Caceres' administration--Provisional presidents--Civil disturbances--Jimenez' second administration--American intervention. Chapter VII. Area and Boundaries Area of Republics of Haiti and Santo Domingo--Boundary disputes--Harbors on north coast--Character of shore--Samana Bay--Character of east and south coast--Harbors of Macoris and Santo Domingo--Ocoa Bay--Islands--Haitian frontier. Chapter VIII. Topography and Climate Mountains--Valleys and plains--Rivers--Lakes--Temperature and Rainfall--Hurricanes--Health conditions. Chapter IX. Geology and Minerals Rock formation--Mineral deposits--Gold-Copper--Iron--Coal--Silver--Salt--Building stone--Petroleum--Mineral springs--Earthquakes. Chapter X. Flora and Fauna Agricultural conditions--Land titles and measures--Wet and arid regions--Exports--Sugar--Cacao--Tobacco--Coffee--Tropical fruits--Forest products--Insects--Reptiles--Fishery--Birds--Cattle raising. Chapter XI. The People Population--Distribution--Race--Descendants of American negroes--Language--Physical traits--Mental traits--Amusements--Dances, theatres, clubs, carnivals--Gaming--Morality--Homes. CHAPTER XII. Religion Catholic religion--Concordat--Ownership of church buildings--Clergy--Religious sentiment--Shrines--Religious customs and holidays--Religious toleration--Protestant sects. CHAPTER XIII. Education and Literature Education in Spanish times--Work of Hostos--School organization--Professional institute--Primary and secondary education--Literacy--Libraries--Newspapers--Literature--Fine arts. CHAPTER XIV. Means of Transportation and Communication Railroads-Samana--Santiago Railroad--Central Dominican Railway--Roads--Mode of traveling--Inns--Principal highways--Steamer lines--Postal facilities--Telegraph and telephone lines. CHAPTER XV. Commerce Exports and imports--Foreign trade--Trade with the United States--Ports of entry--Wharf concessions--Domestic trade--Business houses--Banks--Manufactures. CHAPTER XVI. Cities and Towns