H. H. Yocum '98, of Princeton, opened the debate. In introducing the question Yocum declared that in the present system of government there is lack both of responsibility and efficient leadership in legislation, and that these evils are due largely to the confusing committee system existing in both houses of Congress. There is, he said, in Congress, a disposure of business without regard for unity or consistency, and there is an absolute divorce between the executive and executive departments. The affirmative believe that the best remedy for the evils consequent upon such conditions is a responsible cabinet government. The speaker then defined the question and stated that the affirmative defended an intimate relation for purposes of harmony between executive and legislative departments in order that one might intelligently guide and the other criticize. He said the affirmative demanded merely three things-that cabinet members be selected from members of both Houses of Congress; that they be given power to initiate and conduct legislation; that they be made responsible for it to the people at large and House of Representatives as well. On this basis they propose to institute, not adopt, a cabinet government. The initiation of cabinet government does not require a change in existing political conditions. The United States now realizes the conditions necessary to a cabinet government, that is, two great national parties and faithful adherence to party lines. Finally, that this position is not radical in that it preserved the distinction between the executive, legislative and judicial function of the government. In addition, it brings about a close co-operation between executive and legislative departments and the consequent advantages.