After the disputed chapters of September, 1735, tension did not immediately give way to a spirit of compromise. Each faction continued to recognize its own set of officials and refused to move toward a rapprochement. Moral and the Creoles remained close allies. He continued to support Creole claims to leadership of the order, while the friars praised the governor for his devotion, impartiality, and Christian zeal. [Note 109: los religiosos (18) de la Florida a la Audiencia de Santo Domingo 12/20/1736] On the other side Auxiliary Bishop Buenaventura, formerly superior of a Franciscan convent near Seville, aligned himself with his Spanish brethren. He refused Creole contentions concerning Moral’s benevolent and enlightened administration and labeled their statements as lies. He also condemned the governor for his partiality, tyranny, and flagrant disobedience of royal law. [Note 110: Villanueva to king 11/9/1736] (Tepaske GSF)