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Show HAUKIt rod PORK. Italy Appears lo be Wanting; Some or IS. Home, Dec 3 The Italian eov-ernment eov-ernment several ) ears ago prohibited the imiartation of American pork aud lard aud soon afterexteuded the prohibition to all couulries. It has Just taken a step, however, which It IB belie vt-d will result in a removal of tbe restriction against the United States. Tim Minister or the Interior has issued a decree, reciting that Italy has been satisfied that Germany Ger-many is taking eery safeguard to insure the health or IU home products. pro-ducts. Henceforth a certificate from a health officer is to accompany each shipment. Inasmuch as the Inspection laws or Germany are no more rigid than those existing in the United States, it is believed that Italy, whose trade relations with the United States have been rnpldlygrowluguntll now they reach llgures exceeded only by three nation", will be willing to remove the embargo on American iiork and Isrd upon similar assur aitces from the United btates of thorough inspection. It is known that the government is highly pleased with the Increasing trade with the United Stile-, winch has been less affected by the new tariff" than that of other nations. It Is believed that the matter has been taken up by Secretary Blaine aud that negotiations are pending. Agents of a number or American shippers am now In this country. They say that the removal or the restrictions, against the United States would prove or the greatest lieneflt, and that they are satisfied that a large market is awaiting such action. |
