Complex sentence: Six months later the cabinet was reorganized, and two of the most bitter opponents to the recent election were accorded portfolios, but, in spite of his great capacity, Balmaceda's imperious temper little fitted him for the post.
Split into simpler sentences: Six months later the cabinet was reorganized, and two of the most bitter opponents of his election were accorded portfolios. But despite his great capacity, Balmaceda's imperious temper little fitted him for the post.