Suppression of the opium trade in the East. Askew, 1906, p. 163: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 166: Briefs.
=Opportunities for success.= _See_ =Success.=
=Optimism and pessimism.=
Is the world growing better? Gibson, p. 242: Briefs and references.
Is there more ground for the philosophy of optimism than for the philosophy of pessimism? Matson, p. 443: Briefs and references.
=Oratory.=
Is ancient oratory superior to modern? Matson, p. 280: Briefs and references.
Is modern equal to ancient oratory? Rowton, p. 196: Briefs and references.
Which does the most to make the orator, knowledge, nature or art?
Rowton, p. 169: Speeches and references.
=Osborne judgment.=
Osborne judgment; should the law be altered? Askew, 1911, p. 168: Briefs.
=Outdoor relief.=
Should outdoor relief be encouraged? Askew, 1906, p. 165: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 170: Briefs.
Should we abolish outdoor relief? Gibson, p. 144: Briefs and references.
=Painting, Schools of.=
Impressionism in art _versus_ the preraphaelite school. C. L. of P.
Reference lists.
=Papacy.= _See_ =Roman Catholic church.= Papacy.
=Paradise lost and Divine comedy.= _See_ =Dante and Milton.=
=Parcels post.=
The federal government should establish a parcels post. Debaters" handbook ser., no. 12: Briefs, references and selected articles.--Thomas, p. 192: Briefs.
The parcels post system advocated by Postmaster General George von L.
Meyer should be established. Wisconsin University, no. 204:
References.--Wisconsin University, no. 458: Rev. ed. History, arguments, references.
The United States should establish a parcels post. C. L. of P. Debates: References.
=Parliament.=
Ought official parliamentary expenses to be a local charge? Askew, 1906, p. 159; Askew, 1911, p. 163: Briefs.
Payment of members" and returning officers" expenses. Askew, 1906, p.
173: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 178: Briefs.
Redistribution. Askew, 1906, p. 191: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 198: Briefs.
Shorter Parliaments. Askew, 1906, p. 168: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 172: Briefs.
Should members of Parliament be delegates instead of representatives?
Askew, 1906, p. 167: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 172: Briefs.
_See also_ House of lords.
=Parliamentary system and presidential system.= _See_ =Presidential system and parliamentary system.=
=Parnell.=
The memory of Charles Stewart Parnell deserves the grat.i.tude of the Irish people. Brookings, p. 190: Briefs and references.
=Parties, Political.= _See_ =Political parties.=
=Party allegiance.=
Every citizen should give allegiance to some organized political party.
Thomas, p. 172: Briefs and references.
It is for the interests of good government that the citizen acts with his party in munic.i.p.al elections. Brookings, p. 24: Briefs and references.
Party allegiance is preferable to independent action in politics.
Brookings, p. 22: Briefs and references.
=Party government.= _See_ =Political parties.=
=Pa.s.sive resistance.=
Askew, 1906, p. 171: Briefs and references.--Askew, 1911, p. 176: Briefs.
Is pa.s.sive resistance justifiable? Gibson, p. 256: Briefs and references.
=Patents.=
Should all patents be abolished? Gibson, p. 146: Briefs and references.
=Paul and John.=
Has Paul been more influential, by his labors and writings, in the development and promotion of Christianity than John? Matson, p. 510: Briefs and references.