Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1909 — FRENCH TO PROTECT BEEF [ARTICLE]

FRENCH TO PROTECT BEEF

Fear of Hom* Market Invasion Cause* Action by Tariff Commission. Paris, Feb. 26.—The tariff commission has issued a statement explaining Its refusal to agree to the government’s proposition to retain a minimum duty of thirty-five francs (37) per 100 kilograms on refrigerated meat French cattle men fear an invasion of foreign products. ▲ general tariff of fifty francs (310) is opposed on the ground that It would be prejudicial to foreign relations,