TRIPOLI.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 39, 30 September 1911, Page 5

TRIPOLI.

IS IT TO BE WAR ? CONSTERNATION IN TURKEY. APPEAL TO THE POWERS. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association. Constantinople, September 29. The ultimatum produced consternation in official circles, who comment upon it most strongly. Tho Powers’ neutrality 'keenly disappointed the Turks. It is reported that the Porto lias decreed to reject tho ultimatum’s demands, and will address an explanatory communication to the Powers. Seventy deputies met, and resolved to invite the Porte to convene tho Chamber at the earliest moment, and not later than October 14.

The tone of the meeting was very hostile. The Cabinet stated that tho semiofficial ultimatum demands the ovacnition of Tripoli and Cyrcnaica within twenty-four hours.

M. Ghazimnkhta (Vice-President of the Senate), Said Pasha (President of the Senate), and Ahmodriza Bey (President of the Chamber) attended an extraordinary meeting of the Council.

Romo, September 29. It is officially announced that the ultimatum was presented to the Grand Vizier at half-past two. Constantinople, September 29. The announcement that Italy will land troops on Turkish soil will be met by armed force. Rome, September 29. The Porto offered Italy concessions ■for building a harbour at Tripoli and tho establishment of agricultural and commercial enterprise, with special privileges, but the offero was regarded ■s coming too late. Tho vast majority of newspapers, including the “Comoro d’ltalia,” the Catholic organ, support the Governnont’s policy. Vienna, September 29. The ‘{None Freio Presse” learns authoritatively from a diplomatic source that Turkey will answer the ultimatum by a declaration of war. Hostilities will bo confined to Tripoli. The conflict in European Turkey will be confined to the economic field. All Italians in Turkey will bo expelled within twenty-four hours. Notice will bo served to terminate the commercial treaty. Italian goods arc being boycotted. Rome, September 29. In the event of war 'ltaly will inform the Porto that Ottoman subjects may remain, and that Italy will assure them full protection, provided they conform to the law and requirenents of the situation. The Italian Government proposes to safeguard tho foreign interests and citizens’ interests in Tripoli by Italian troops, without preference to Italian subjects as far as exigencies will illow, on the eve of the ultimatum. Replying to Germany’s and Austria’s friendly but unofficial enquiries, Italy declared that if Avar Avas to be avoided she must bo granted such preponderance in Tripoli as Avould render her mistress of tho province, making the Sultan’s sovereignty merely nominal.

i _ London, September 29. The majority of Italians have quitted Tripoli. Some feAv, Avith officials, remain at the Consulate. Two large steamers are at the Consulate’s disposal to embark Europeans of any nationality.

“The Times’ ” Paris correspondent (states 'that the report that the steamjr Derna brought to Tripoli twenty thousand Mausers and two million cartridges is confirmed. It is believed there is now. an ample supply of arms and ammunition for both the Turkish regulars and native auxiliaries. Canids are transporting the Derna’g munitions to the coast towns. The report is confirmed that a large juantity of arms and ammunition was landed at Albasis from Italy. THE BALKAN STATES. Rome, September 29. Italy informed the’ Balkan States that her policy regarding the maintenance of the territory of the Turkish Empire in Europe* would be unchanged. She would join other Powers to prevent aggression. The dispute with Turkey applies to ’Tripoli done. ‘ ' Constantinople, September 29. There is apprehension that there vill be a fresh Albanian rising. It is understood that the BulgarJms will remain quiet. “THE TIMES~ON 7 THE SITUATION. DISAPPOINTMENT AND REGRET. ITALY’S EXTREME STEP. London, September 29. “The Times” declares that outside Italy the predominant feeling will lie if disappointment and regret at Italy’s action. Britain’s sympathy has been assured in connection with any measures taken for the defence of her legitimate interests, so long as she lid not violate international equity or wantonly endanger the peace of Eurjpe. The stop that Italy was now taking seems out of all proportion to her grievances, and to bring the peace of Europe in more imminent danger chan has mroatened it since aho annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A HORNET’S NEST. IF ITALY GOES TO WAR. Melbourne, September 29. Dr. Kumm, in a lecture ,declared that Italy would put her hands into a hornet’s nest if she went to war in Tripoli. PRESS OPINION. ITALY CONDEMNED. (Received 30, 8.5 a.m.) London, September 29. The “Mail” states that the ultimatum seems, even to the warmest Friends of Italy, to lie cruel and violent. The “Standard” says Italy is adopting the law of the “mailed list” and pirate galley. It was easier to apply a torch than to set tlio bounds of a conflagration. The paper adds: “Turkey is being outraged, despoiled and humiliated, and mav seek revenge equally aggressive.’ The “Daily News” declares that it is impossible to expect or desire J urkey to submit tamely to as brutal in act of aggression as history records, and concludes by urging Sir Edward Grey to intervene and endeavour to secure a moderation of Italy’s demands, and thus ensure peace. The “Morning Leader” ridicules the declaration in the note that owing to Turkey’s sending reinforcements, despite 'ltaly’s warning regarding the excitement and perils resulting therefrom, the Italian Government was forced to think of the guardianship ef its dignity and interests, hence it

had decided to proceed with the occupation. The “Leader” adds: “Italy is in a hurry lest, if time is alloAvod for the enormity of tlie proceeding to bo appreciated, there Lc a revolt of opinion in Europe and outside foreign offices too pronounced to bo ignored.’ Mr. Lucicn Wolff, in tho “Daily Graphic,” foresees the possibility of Turkey, in revenge for the taking of Mussulman Tripoli, seizing Cnristian llicssaly, which will probably entail a European Avar. Tnc “Chronicle’s” Vienna correspondent states that Austria and Germany are urging tho Porto to allow tho pacific occupation of Tripoli by Italian troops. Reuter’s Constantinople correspondent reports that the Council sat till past midnig.— and reported that tho Government had decided to appeal to Italy’s honesty and good feeling; but to reject tho demand of military occupation ; also to make a fresh appeal to tho Powers for intervention. The “Mail’s” Salonika representative says that there are 100,000 Italians in Turkey, whom the Young Turks, in the event of Avar, will treat as hostages. Paris, September 29. A section of the newspapers regret Italy’s precipitate action. The “.Journal” refers to tho brutality of Italy’s policy, and is astonished at the passivity of the Porters.

HOSTILE DEMONSTRATIONS IN ITALY. BLOCKADE OF TRIPOLITAN coast; ordered. (Received 90, 9.55 a.m.) Constantinople, September - 29. Renter states that the Government lias decided not to oppose the landing at Tripoli. Romo, September 29. Hostility to Italy’s,policy is causing acts of vandalism' in various districts. Demonstrations tried to prevent the departure of troops from Parma. The carbineers fired, killing five and wounding twelve. Tho mob cut telegraph Avires, uprooted the poles, and attempted to burn the barracks. Tho fleet has been ordered to blockade tiie Tripolitan coast. THE PORTE’S REPLY. (Received 90, 11.45 a.m.) Constantinople, September 29. Tho Porto, in reply to Italy’s ultimatum, expresses surprise at Italy’s action, and hopes it Avill desist from tiie contemplated measures. The Porto emphasises its desire for a settlement, and promises to suspend military measures during negotiations. WAR DECLARED. Rome, September 29. It is officially, stated that tho Ottoman Government having failed to meet the ultimatum, Italy and Turkey will be in a state of Avar from 2.30 p.m. to-day. The blockade of Tripoli and Cyronaica Avill bo immediately notified to tho PoAvcrs. ITALIAN TROOPS LANDED. RESIGNATION ’ OF TURKISH MINISTRY. (RcceiA'od 30, 12.50 p.m.) Constantinople, September 29. The Italians have landed at Tripoli. Bon Ghuz’s Cabinet has resigned, but Said Pasha (Grand Vizier), Kiamil Pasha (Foreign Minister), and Mahmud Shevket Pasha (Minister of War) retain their posts for the present.