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factor as to whether the majority of ships 

 shall be steam or motor driven in future. 

 In point of economy at present the motor 

 ship has it, especially where high speeds 

 are not demanded, but if it is possible to 

 perfect a system of firing by pulverised 

 coal, not only will the collieries of Britain 

 be benefited, but we shall not be dependent 

 upon foreign supplies for ship fuel. 



