Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Hay to Mr. Storer.

Department of State,
Washington, July 17, 1899.

No. 29.]

Sir: In pursuance of the convention of February 17, 1834, between the United States and Spain, certain coupons of “renta perpétua de España” were issued by the Spanish Government and were by the United States Government distributed among American citizens thereto entitled in settlement of their claims against that Government. Holders of these obligations complain to the Department of State of their nonpayment, though long past due.

You will therefore bring the matter to the attention of the Spanish Government and report the result to the Department, so that it may be enabled to inform said holders within what period said obligations will be paid.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.