The first University forum which met last night to discuss the political situation was successful beyond expectation. The meeting was first called in Emerson A, but as over 200 men were present, it was found necessary to remove to room D as first announced.

The first speakers, representing the organized political clubs, dealt largely with the party platforms from a more or less scientific point of view, the tariff assuming the central position in the preliminary discussion. While the scheduled speakers were largely from the Law School, when debate was thrown open to the floor, more members of the College were heard and the discussion assumed a more argumentative tone. About ten men made short three minute addresses, although a much larger number were ready to speak. The discussion was closed by short summarizing speeches by representatives of the four political clubs. Debate, on the whole, was of a high order and augurs well for the future forums.