THE LATEST BATTLE.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1278, 6 November 1911, Page 5

THE LATEST BATTLE.

9 : • REPORTED ITALIAN DISASTERIRRESISTIBLE RUSH. SEVERAL FORTS CAPTURED BY TURKS. By TolecraDh—Press AeaocUition-Copyrieht Madrid, November 3. Tho newspaper "LHario Universal" declares that news from a trusted special correspondent at Tripoli states that the latest battle there was an absolute Italian disaster. The Turks and Arabs, after several hours' lighting, carried tho Italian position with an irresistible rush, and captured several forts and ono thousand prisoners. Constantinople, November 3. It is officially stated that tho Turkish | commander at Tripoli reported on October 30 the occupation of all forts surrounding Tripoli, and that the Italians had withdrawn into tho town, within tho zone of the fortifications. Tho report added that tho Italians woro demoralised, and would not venture outside tho town. "DRUNK WITH LUST AND VENGEANCE." WOMEN AND CHILDREN MASSACRED Bl r ITALIANS. (Rec. November 5, 8.25 p.m.) Turin (Via Frontier), November i. The "Stampa's" Tripoli correspondent witnessed several executions. A man and his wife wore executed for having possession of arms. They calmly met their death holding each other's hands. Other instances are also cited. He adds that the soldiers were drunk with lust and vengeance, and tho officers were obliged to exercise all their authority in order to restrict military executions. Tripoli (Via Tunis), November i. Lieutenant Uarold G. Montague, who is serving with the Turks, states that he saw tho mutilated bodies of a hundred women and children massacred by Italians in revenge for heavy losses in battle. AN INDIGNANT DENIAL. Rome, November 3. As Turkey reiterates the. charges of systematic slaughter by Italians at Tripoli, the Premier, Signor Giolitti, indignantly denies that women and children were ill-treated. Ho declares that the Italian army's courago ami humanitarian sentiments are above all praise, and are generally admired. Its behaviour would render this war an example of generous and chivalrous civilisation. Italian officers state that tho Arabs killed many of tho wounded, stripped the bodies naked, and cut off the lingers in order to secure rings. QUESTION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. London, November 3. In tho House of Commons, Mr. W. Abraham (".Mabon"), Labour member for RHondda, Glamorganshire, asked what action tho British Government proposed to take to- express the horror and detestation of the House of the Tripoli massacre. Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, replied that lie most strongly deprecated such questions. Mr. Asijuith's answer was received with cheers. PROTEST FROM INDIA. Calcutta, November 3. The All India Moslem League at Lucknow has protested against Italy's revival of medieval barbarism, and appeals to tho humane Governments to end tho conflict between Italy and Turkey. STATEMENT BY HAKKI PASHA. POLITICAL CIRCLES STAGGERED. Constantinople, November 3. Hakki Pasha, ex-I'remier, declares that if ho is'prosecuted for neglecting affairs in Tripoli, ho will be able to prove that his Cabinet's attitude had been regulated by assurances from Baron Marschall do . Biebcrs vein, German Ambassador to Turkey, wlio induced the withdrawal of troops from Tripoli and asserted that it was unnecessary to send provisions and munitions of war to the province, because Italy would never send a single regiment or ship. Political circles are staggered at Hakki Pasha's admission. NEW NAVAL BASE. Rome, November 3. An Italian naval base has been established at Tobruk, in the Gulf of Bomba, 23G miles east of Benghazi. It will bo used in any future action in tho Turkish Archipelago. ARGENTINE MEAT. (Rec. November 6, 0.20 a.m.) Vienna, November 5. Fivo thousand tons of Argentine meat were not permitted to bo landed at Trieste. Italy promptly purchased the shipment and sent it to Tripoli. "