In 1913 and 1914, while studying at the University of Bern, Switzerland, developed a doctoral thesis but failed to defend since the war began and had to go to the front.

In June 1919, he volunteered for the Jāņa Baloža brigade, fought against Bermondt, earning the rank of captain's service and the Order of Lāčplēsis.

The President of Latvia Jānis Čakste nominated the politician who was known as the compiler and leader of the new cabinet, the member of the Latvian Farmers’ Union, Hugo Celmiņš.

The statements made in declaration also reflected in the works: the army's numerical composition and military spending increased significantly (by 50%).

The government's objectives in economic policy focused on establishing a balanced state budget and on supporting producers in the form of favourable credit conditions.

In internal policy, the government committed itself to ensure peace and order within the country and strict guarding of Latvia's borders.

Foreign policy, like in his first term, was aimed to develop closer cooperation between the Baltic states and to play an active role in the League of Nations.