Show DUTY ON LEAD ORES To Determined by the Relative Weight of the Metals t CONNECTICUTS BALLOT EEFOKJI The Governor Signs the fecret Ballot BillA Nez Perccs Indian Protests In Person Alit Hontlcths Appointment 4 r WASHINGTON Juno 22 Secretary Win dom has determined t settle as soon as possible l tho important tariff questions which have been raised during his incumbency incum-bency The principal questions are relating relat-ing to tho classification of lead ors containing I contain-ing silver drawbacks on jutting and the alassification of Canadian built cars used on American railroads In regard t the former question it is learned he has received ceived reports from special agents sent to the Mexican border for the purpose snt of investigating the subject of the importation of lead ores from Mexico and that extensive frauds have been practiced and payment of tho proper amount of duties on this commodity has been systematically evaded The reports re-ports will have great weight in the settlement settle-ment of the question at issue and it is believed be-lieved at the department that the dutiable value of imported ores containing lead and silver must be determined by the relative weight of tie two metals instead of by S their relative value as under the present practice Secretary Windom said this prctie afternoon speaking of the conference that they had reached conclusions on several sev-eral questions under considerations but they would not be in a shape for public announcement before next week |