No. 673.
Mr. Fish to General Sickles.
Minister’s instructions are represented to instruct Mm to consult with authorities in Havana, and sign agreement, to be reported to Madrid. You will see minister and represent the urgency of the case. You will say, in a friendly spirit, that we rely upon the good faith of Spain to execute her engagement. At her request the United States extended the time for the agreement, as to details, but that further delay on her part will give rise to painful apprehension. You will urge immediate and positive instructions to minister to sign agreement as to details to carry out the stipulations of the protocol.
Your telegrams of yesterday received.