General Sickles to Mr. Fish
Reply received to-night. Bases include numerous provisions. I send synopsis of those inconsistent with your instructions.
Both governments shall submit pending reclamations to arbitration in conformity to following propositions:
First. No indemnity for injuries resulting from judgment of civil or military court or other judicial proceeding agreeably to Spanish law and procedure.
Second. It must appear that the Spanish authorities inflicting the injury were informed of the nationality of the claimant.
Third. No right to indemnity if claim to American citizenship has been disallowed by judgment of any Spanish civil or military tribunal.