No. 387.
General Sickles to Mr. Fish.
[Telegram.—Received Feb. 14—10 a.m.]
Madrid, February 12,
1873.
Castelar said to me to-night, with much feeling, that the Spanish Republic looked especially to our Government and people for sympathy and support, and inquired with solicitude whether our recognition would be delayed.
President and cabinet entered on their duties at quarter past 2 this morning. Cortes adjourned till this afternoon.
Madrid is illuminated.
SICKLES.