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Show liea or TariH' lo-llMia. Itecenl experiments with (orM4o. boat oft l'urlamouib, 1 nglaad have tended lo confirm the general opinion In naval circles that vrsselt tl lhif i lass would be of little practical t,0 1 a great naval engigement whatever their value In scouting and skirmish. Ing It waa found Imposslbls to . proach a fortified pott nearer tua lwa nlle without discovery, even hea speed was so reduced that no imokl escaped unconsumed from tht funneli ot the torpedo-boats At this ,.,, .any uoarraored craft would bt Ji. Ily ahot to pieces by an entmy mums. Ing a rapid Are battery " |