He contributed to the rise of José Canalejas to the top of the Liberal Party and, as a reward, he was appointed minister of public instruction in 1909 and later propmoted to the presidency of the House of Representatives (Congreso de los Diputados) in 1912.
Apoiou a ascensión de José Canalejas á xefatura do Partido Liberal, e como recompensa foi nomeado Ministro de Instrución Pública (1909) e, máis tarde, en 1912, promovido á presidencia do Congreso.