For the debate to be held between the Sophomore class and the sophomores of Williams College at Williamstown on April 18, the following question has been submitted by Williams: "Resolved, That the best industrial interests of the United States demand the immediate, absolute abolition of custom duties on raw materials and rough products of iron and steel; such as pigiron, bar-iron, scrap iron, and steel ingots."

The Harvard team have the choice of sides. Trials for the team will be held Friday evening, March 20, and Tuesday evening, March 24. At the first trial, at which each candidate will be allowed to speak four minutes, six men will be retained, and at the second trial the team to represent the class will be picked from these men. All men who wish to try should leave their names at Matthews 6 before noon on Friday.