TURCO ITALIAN WAR

Otago Witness, Issue 3014, 20 December 1911, Page 38

TURCO ITALIAN WAR

AKMED ARABS CONCENTRATING. PROSPECT OF PEACE. TRIPOLI, December 12. Affairs are quiet. The Italians are patrolling from the oasis to Bellsahar. December 14. The Italians have occupied Tajura and the oasis unopposed. CONSTANTINOPLE, December 11. ' As the result of Germany's friendly representations the Porte will not expel Italians from Smyrna, lest numerous native interests suffer. December 18. The Grand Yizier is introducing a bill to enable the Sultan to dissolve the Legislature in war time without the Senate's consent. He denied that it was intended to dissolve the Legislature, but said the bill "was necessary to enable the Government to carry out measures of urgent importance. The foremost of these was the conclusion of peace. The latter remark caused a sensation. BERLIN, December 14. The Brunswick Zeitung declares that the bombardment of Preveza brought Austria and Italy to the verge of war, and that Austria's strong Note insisting on the recall of the Italian fleet was almost in the form of an ultimatum. Italy then agreed to the demand. PARIS, December 18. •The Temps learns that thousands of well-armed Arabs, who are splendid fighters, are assembling 40 mile 3 southwards of Tripoli. ' CONSULAR REPORT. Mr John Roberts, C.M.G., Italian Consul, has received the following official report from the Vice-Consul at Melbourne for Italy : '' t Tripoli, December 1. There have been brilliant operations at Mesry, gaining the best positions. At Horns the enemy retreated with loss; after an encounter with the advance post. December 4. Ainzara has been occupied and we have captured eight guns, with ammunition, tents, and provisions. The Turks fled in freat disorder, and with very heavy losses. Indoubtedly this victory decides the destiny of Tripoli. December 5. The enemy was pursued beyond Ainzara; and fled precipitately, our force capturing their ammunition and provisions.