The rate war betwen the Atlantic shipping companies has been averted by the decision of the North Atlantic Conference to.accept class" for the Queen Mery. Oripinctiy that class was reserved for vessels which by age were slightly slower and less comfortable than the first-class liners. Later it was extended to newly-designed by not quite first-class ships. "The design "and performance of the newly-designed cabin" ships made them competitive with "the "first-class vessels. So. the Queen Mary's owners came to their decision to challenge the classification by designating their lovely lady ai "cabin" ship. The idea Is intended carry out the plan of having a continuous two-ship service of giant liners—the Queen Mary's companion being discussed—and for that purpose a full complement of passengers: for cack trip is desired, The Cole ference's decision to alter the rules! fs a victory for the passenger who Is! anxious that the progress of ship: designing should be combined with the fixing of prices to suit all pockets.
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