New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-17
FRANCE AND AMERICAN PORK.
MINISTER REDS LETTER TO NJ R1BO1
WARMLY COMMENDED.
THE SENATE LIKELY TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST
FRENCH MANUFACTURES IN THE MKINLEY
BILL UNLESS THE FRENCH GOVERN
MENT REMOVES ITS PROHIBITION.
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MENT REMOVES ITS PROHIBITION.
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Washington. Aug. 16.-The publication OF the dplo'
matte correspondence touching the prohibofy dccce
OF France against the importation OF American PORK
has attracted widespread attention IN Congress ana
out Of it, The fact that Senator Cdlom as inc rep
reseniative or one OF the largest producing
States and as an influential member OF the Senate in al
matters affecting the revenue. has seen III 10 call
upon Tie State Department for INFORMATION upon INC
subject at this time, is generally looked upon as
having more than ordinary significance The Iarlh
bill now pending In the Senate is regarded by large
number OF Senators an excellent opportunity iOI
giving practical effect to the feeling OF resentment
which the commercial hostility displayed by France
against a staple product Of the United States has
aroused in This country.
Precisely what shape this feeling will assume IS
not definitely known II IS no secret, however that
French wines are likely 70 suffer by the imposition OF
still heavier duties than already imposed II the
unjust discrimination against American pork should
continue silks certain canned goods, such a. sar-
dimes: green peas ETC.. may follow. Indeed, It
is we'll known that the restoration by the Senate
Committee Finance Of the duty on works OF art,
which had been placed by the House on the free list
was directly duo 10 the impression that prevailed here
that the French Government had in return. shown no
disposition 10 suspend its unjust and in a cef1 ain
other hand IL conceded that the Senate might undcT
different conditions be induced to look with favor upon
a proposition to lower the duties on French wines 10
restore works Of art to the free list or to modify
certain advances In rates provided for under the Nc
Knley bill on French goods which DO not come into
direct competition with those OF this country, II The
French Government would display greater spirit Of
commercial friendship than IL has done heretofore
The diplomatic correspondence, notably the let
ter of Minister REID 10 Vi. KibOt. the French Minister
for Foreign Affairs, under date Of July 3. 1880. re
oeives great praise all sides for the vigor OF II.
tone aid the cearncss with which the American pr
test against French Official calumny is act forth The
outcome OF the negotiations is being watched with In
terest by oil members of the Senate. but more c.pe
cially By those representing Western States. They
SEEM ready to vote for any reasonable proposition
which might relieve 10 some extent the tarif bur
dens placed now on certain articles of French manu-
fcture. but they insist that such relief can only be
afforded In return for the suspension on the part o.
the French Government Of the prohhitory decree OF
1881 against American pork. For obvious reasons,
they likewise look France 10 take the first step In the
matter.