New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-07
FRENCH MARKET REOPENED TO ITALY.
DECISION OF THE PARIS MINISTRY TO ABOLISH

THE DIFFERENTIAL DUTIES.
Rome Nov. 6.-The news from Paris that tn, Coun-
ell of Ministers has decided to abolish the difcrental
duties now levied in France against Italian products
has given the greatest satisfaction to the people OF
Italy. This measure has been taken even before the
new tariff laws TO go into force, not only for
economical reasons, bat also ms proof that France
desires hcncefort the most cordial relations with Italy
The importance of this measure 10 the agrcuursts OF
Italy can hardly be overcstimated. France had been
for many years their chief customer, until the begin
ming of the tariff war which Is now to cease and the
sudden closing OF the French market especially 10
Italian wines. added seriously TO the crises that have
produced so much misery during the last few years
This important news from Rome is supported by
information published In the latest Paris parois at
hand, which papers said that the French Cabinet had
resolved TO request the Chamber to adopt liberal
policy not only toward the Italian products but also
toward The Spanish wines. The latter entering France
by rail- have been laden with practically rrohibihvc
duty by the vote OF the Chamber Of Deputi-s which
abolished the so-ca!led tariff of penetration favor
able TO the introduction of wines from Spain. When
the discussion of that abolition comes up in the SEN
ate the French Cabinet intends u fight for the man
tenance of that tariff
The question In regard to Italy is Of greater I'M
portance, from the point of view Of international
politics and Of political economy. Tie renewal OF
friendly commercial aions between France and Italy
may prove 10 be the first nail driven into the cofin
Of the Triple Alliance 1t Is worthy of note that the
decision of the French Government should have been
taken soon after the visit a. Mouza OF It's friend the
Russian Chancellor VI. de Gers who may have con
yinced his host King Iumbert, that Italy would be
greatly benefited by maintaining cordial relations with
France. IL is known already that the italian people
did not feel In regard TO the alliance with the hnted
Austro-Ge German Tedcscli the enthusiasm O the pro
mOer Of that alliance, eXPemier Crlspi who was 50
terribly hooied recently In Sicily, his own country
ON the other hand, his successor, the Marquis d
Rudin though compelled 10 accept the political legacy
left By signor Crisp. only wished for all opportunity
to make his country less dependent Oh tic AuStIO
German alliance This opportunity is now furnished
by the French Government, which 0f its own accord
extends its hand 10 It's Italian brethren.
Both France and Italy suffering from the pres mt
tarr war and II Inc Paris Chambers wisely follow
The policy advocated by the Cabinet, the Two countries
VIII again DO effect united even II lty shall not
be able % sever her relations with Tie double
headed German alliance. For the present tie maxi
mun arn would continue tO be applied u ltaiy wic
has no longer any commercial treaty with France but
No special extra duties would be placed upon Imports
tram Italy. This will be boon for Italian vine
rrowers especially since In the province OF salerno
Inr instance they cannot Ind buyers Tor their wnc'
although they Offer IL at the rate o - ior one rc,o
itre or 100 quarts. Moreover, the decision OF The
rrnch Ministry shows that that body Is not partisan
~ ultra protection and this strengthens the hope tat
the high tariff imposed upon American salted meats
may be lowered In the near iutuie'