Septimus Rameau

[3][2] Domingue, who was primarily a soldier, had neither the stature nor the tact of a statesman.

[3] He therefore issued a decree on September 10, 1874, appointing Rameau to manage public functions as the Vice President of the Council of Secretaries of State.

[3] Septimus Rameau thus became the true ruler of Haiti.

[3][2] Rameau was dictatorial and domineering by nature, while Michel Domingue was more of a figurehead.

[3] Septimus Rameau was accused of being responsible for the deaths of the two generals, as well as a controversial proposed loan with France.