Comfort at sea is of even more importance than speed; and although we had succeeded in four small steamers working on the new principle, it was found better to continue in the larger ships to resort to the established modes of propulsion.

It may happen that at some future period the new method may yet be adopted with complete success.
Meanwhile competition went on with other companies.

Monopoly cannot exist between England and America.

Our plans were followed; and sharper boats and heavier power became the rule of the day.

But increase of horse-power of engines means increase of heating surface and largely increased boilers, when we reach the vanishing point of profit, after which there is nothing left but speed and expense.