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Show JAPAN'S NEW BATTLESHIP LIKE AMERICA'S LATEST rOKOSUICA, Japan, July 13. The Japanese batleshtp Mutsu. recently I launched here, is closely comparable i w lth the newest American battleship. I the Maryland, launched at Newport News, In March Hoth warships, I however, are considerably small r und less speedy than the great British I battleship cruiser Hood, launched on tin Clyde In August. 1 y 1 8. Th. Hood, on the other hand. Is armed with lj-Inch lj-Inch guns In her main battery, while the Mutsu i nd the Maryland w-iii have an equal number of lb-inch rifles. The Hood continues to t.c the Largest Larg-est warship afloat, a distinction she will hold until the Massachusetts i lass of dreadnought comes Into I'niltd States navy service in 1911-2. A comparison of tonnage, length, sped and guns of the three great ships shows: Mutsu Tonnage, 33.S00. length, 661 feelT designed speed, L' 3 Va knols. main battery. 8, 16 -In h Hood Tonnage, 41,200; length. 860 feet designed speed, 31 knots, main battery, S.lG-lnch. Maryland Tonage 32,030. length, 6-4 feet; designed speed. Jl knots, main battery, 8.16-inch |