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internal fittings OF vessels In the cattle carrying trade
The Government does not expect TO pass the bill this
ses sion of Parliament
NOTES FROM THE FRENCH CAPITAL.
THE PORK TARIFF AND CoPYRIGHT-IMPERIAL-
lists CoNFIDENT-ART HoNoRs FOR


Paris, May 3l.-The vote In the Chamber Of Dcpu-
ties the pork tariff Thursday is not necessarily
final. The Government means to adhere to its oriSi-
nal proposals regarding American pork and renew In
the Senate its resistance to The committees increase
thereon. Whiteaw Reid, United States Minister, de-
clnes to discuss the action Of the Chamber OF Depu'
tes and merely says that he hopes for the withdrawal
of the prohibition and the opening Of a new market
for American produce
Official formalities between France and the United
States on the Copyright act have been completed with
apidlty unusual in diplomatic correspondence. On
Tuesday Mr. Reid received his instructions. On
Wednesday he laid his letter before NJ. Rbot Minister
of Foreign Affairs. and on the same day personal
interview followed. in which Mr.. Reid explained TO NJ
Ribot the requirements OF the American law OF the
subject and asked for early official statement
garding the French laws. On Saturday NJ. Rfbot re-
piled, forwarding summary Of French legislation re-
gardng copyright with copies of decrecs for exanfna
President before issuing his proclamation
on July l.
The Imperialst banquet to night was the first since
the death Of Napoleon III. General Dubara In a
speech alluded to tho restored unity OF the party, and
predicted the ultimate triumph of the Imperialists
He summarized the programme in these words "Al
for the people, by the people," Referring to the
strikes crushed by voeys OF Lebes he declared that
Napoleon III supported the liberty of combination
gave to workingmen permission to defend their rights
and created cooperative societies and superaInuatiOn
funds. No matter in what direction workmens re-
forms went, they must meet the glorious name and
large heart of Napoleon I'LL Prince Victor. he de-
clared, meant 10 continue the work that the demo-
cratic Emperor had begun and would found reign Of
social brotherhood and give government by the peo
pie under powerful chief. The pa:E must renew
its energetic demand for pebscite which alone was
capable of establishing legitimate governing power
in the absence of which anarchy would become SUI
preme. Other fervent speeches were made, all the
speakers expressing full confidence as to the future
The United states Consul at Lyons reports large
In the exports from his district 10 the United
States. For the last quarter theSe exports made a
total Of S31s69s4 against S3,665,43S for the same
period in $780, The chief decrease was in silk goods
The American Art Exhibition opening in the Rue
Iatte on Thursday next will include specimens OF the
work Of Bridgman, Melchers, Mosler, Dana, Gay and
Bartlett French artists predict that the exhibition
will be a success. Mr.. Reid, exMinster McLane ana
ConsulGeneral King among the patrons OF the ex-
hibition.
A number Of Americans obtained honors from the
Champs Eysees art 1uries. Henry Bisbing, I. r.
Dessar and Harry Van der weyden got third medals.
while G.. f. Smith, Sergeant Kendall, William Thorne
Mrs. c. E. Wentworth and A. E. sterner received
honorable mention. Frederick McMonnes got second
medal for sculpture, and Charles Crafty received honor
able mention.
Ex-Speaker Thomas E. Reed and Charles Emory
Smith United States Minister to Russia have been
largely feted here Both attended the British charity
bali and were entertained at dinner at the Legation