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PLANS FOR A BOMBARDMENT. London, Sept 28. Tho "Daily Mail's" Paris correspondent reports that in the event of no satisfactory reply to the ultimatum which Italy is presenting to Turkey to-day, it has been arranged to immediately land 40,000 Italian troops in Tripoli, and another 115,000 are being mobilised in Italy for emergencies. It is intended in case of occupation to seize Tripoli, Benghazi and Derna, hoping that the Turks will come to a reasonable frame of mind. The first squadron will bombard the ports in the event of resistance, and tho second will blockade Turkish ports and prevent attacks on Italian residents. The "Daily Mail's" Rome correspondent states that Italy has received assurances of neutrality from all the Powers in the quarrel between Italy and Turkey over Tripoli. Tho Pope has expressed sympathy with the Italian plans, and is of opinion that the occupation of Tripoli will constitute a triumph for progress and civilisa-
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Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13225, 30 September 1911, Page 5
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LONDON ADVICES.
Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13225, 30 September 1911, Page 5