Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Mr. Storer to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Legation of the United States,
Madrid, October 22, 1900.

[Mr. Storer reports that ruling on the following question is requested by the consul-general of the United States at Barcelona: Joint passport issued by alcalde in Porto Rico to husband, wife, and minor children, as citizens of Porto Rico, United States of America. The father, to visit Cuba, will be compelled to carry the aforesaid passport. What sort of official certificate should the consul-general issue to the family remaining at Barcelona for its identification and protection?

Mr. Storer is of the opinion that it would be advisable for the Department to issue general instructions regarding passports from Cuba and Porto Rico.]