THE WAR.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 69, 4 November 1911, Page 5

THE WAR.

THE OASIS SLAUGHTER

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (.United Press Association.j Berlin, November 3.

The “Frankfurter Zcitung” published a Tripoli message, dated inesclay, dcscriomg tlie snooting in the oasis, and declares the Arabs shot many Italian soldiers, causing a panic amongst the troops. The oflicers were helpless, and a wild" man-hunt was begun, jno troops were then ordered to lire on the women and children. Three thousand natives have thus lav beer, executed or snot clown. (R ESTIONS IN’ THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. London, November 3. Sir E. Gray, replying to questions referring to tiie alleged massacre of Arabs in Tripoli, said Britain could not interfere with Italy’s military operations, as it would be inconsistent with the neutrality laws. The allegations of cruelty nad been denied by tno highest authority. Sir Edward Grey added that tiie first intimation the Government received from Italy regarding the intention to seize 'Tripoli was a notification on September 13 of tho declaration of war, MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. Cairo, November 3. Martial law has been proclaimed at 1 Alexandria, aid the cruiser Lancaster i aas landed 2UO men. QUESTIONS IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT. CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS. ' ■ (Receive! 4, 8.5 a.in.) London, November 3. In the House of Commons, Mr Mabon asked what action the Government proposed to take to express its horror, and tlie determination of the House in connection with the Tripoli . massacre. j Mr Asquith replied that he most I strongly deprecated such questions. (Cheers.)

Madrid, November 3

“Diario Universal” declares that news from a trusted special correspondent at Tripoli states that tho latest battle was an absolute Italian disaster.

The Turks and Arabs, after several hours’ fighting, carried tho Italian positions, and with an' irresistible rush captured several forts and one thousand prisoners. Constantinople, November 3. The official Turkish commander at Tripoli reports on tho 30th the occupation of all forts surrounding Tripoli, the Italians withdrawing into the town, within the zone of tiie fortifications. They are demoralised, and will not venture outside the town.

Rome, November 3

As Turkey reiterates her charges of systematic slaughter, .Signer Giolifcti indignantly denies that women and children were illtreated. He declares that the army’s courage and humanitarian sentiments are above all praise, and was generally admired.

TURK ISH P()LI'ITOA L C i ROLES STAGGERED.

ITALIAN, NAVAL BASE

(Received 4, -9 a.in.)

Constantinople, November 3

Hukki Pasha has declared that if the is prosecuted for neglecting Tripoli, is will be able to; prove that the Cabinet's attitude was regulated by assurances of Herr Von B ichors toin 'German Ambassador), who induced die withdrawal of troops and asserted it was unnecessary to send provisions and ammunition, because Italy would never send a single regiment or ■blip. Political circles arc staggered by Hakki’s admission. Rome, November 3. A naval base has been established it Tobruk, and will ’bo used for any future action in the Turkish Archipelago. PROTEST FROM INDIA. Calcutta, November 3. The All-India Moslems’ League at Lucknow has protested against Italy’s revival of mediaeval barbarism, and 'ppeals to humane Governments to md the conflict. OUTRAGES BY ARABS. (Received 4, 10.40 a.m.) Romo, November 3. Italian officers state that Arabs killed many of the wounded, stripp'd their bodies naked, and cut their fingers off to get rings.