The Italian Government, reports the Chinese Press, has transmitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce a letter stating that, as Chinese silks are not in great use at the present time in Italy, they should not be exported to' that country. Should there be a demand for Chinese silks in future, a special permit will be issued by the Italian Government. Without a permit no silk goods will be permitted entry.
The silk growers in the Yangtze Valley and the Overseas Chinese, have asked the Government to demand an explanation from Italy, as it is said that Italy has come to an agreement with another country for the use of the latter's silk only.
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