HE APPEAL TO THE SWORD

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3338, 3 October 1911, Page 5

HE APPEAL TO THE SWORD

ITALY AND TURKEY. THE OTTOMAN FLEET ALMOST ANNIHILATED. ; _______ i A ONE-SIDED STRUCOLE ) _____ i BRITISH INFLUENCE DOMINANT IN ] CONSTANTINOPLE. J . • i < GERMANY OFFERS TO MEDIATE. 1 ' 1 [UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION— COPTEIGHT. 1 ROME, October 1. f The Italian fleet is spread out in alt , directions in the Eastern Mediterran- ‘ ean, protecting trade and preventing the Turks attacking the long line of transports going to Tripoli. The expeditionary force compi-ises eight regiments of infantry and two regiments of bersaglieri sharp-shooters, and the Italians are taking 2500 additional cavalry and artillery engineers. According to Italian estimates, there are 6000 Turkish infantry and 5000 cavalry at Tripoli, with a score of field guns, in addition to 15,000 Arab infantry and 2800 cavalry. The Duke of the Abruzzi is closely 1 watching Preveza to prevent the es- 1 cape of the Turkish destroyer which i took refuge there. _ ■ i Telegrams from Tripoli state that ] at 10.30 in the morning the Italian fleet opened fire on the forts. 1 Europeans aboard merchant steam- 1 ers are safe. _ ■] The cruisers Ferruccio, Varese and 1 Garibaldi are blocking the coast, seiz- j ing small craft,- including fishing boats J suspected of spying. ‘ The fishermen implored the Italians 1 to release them, saying that they_ were ready to recognise the sovereignity of iJ any Power if they were left in peace. CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 1. The Italian cruiser Pisa is reported to be ashore at Tripoli. MALTA, October 1. The British Mediterranean fleet has been ordered to Malta. ‘ LONDON, October 1. ] Reynolds’ Weekly publishes a state- j ment from alleged authoritative quar- , ters, giving, a semi-official explanation that Italy’s precipitancy was due to possession of knowledge that Germany , was negotiating with the Porte for the { cession of Tripoli for a big cash con- -j sideration. i ] “ government shyly NEUTRAL.” - THE ATTITUDE OF GERMANY. "PUBLIC SYMPATHY WITH THE : TURKS. PARIS. October 1. “Le Matin” publishes an unconfirmed telegram from Constantinople that the Ottoman fleet has ibieen annihilated, with the exception of one cruiser. BERLIN, Oct. 1. i Criticism lias been aroused by the German Government assuming protec- 1 tion of both Turkish and Italian sub- ■ jects iu their respective countries. Current opinion declares that vne Government is shyly neutral. Public sympathy is with the Turks, viewing the Italian -ally as a. slippery customer, 1 who played -Germany false at Algeciras, and 1 is more friendly to France than > Germany. i CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 1, A mob at Salonika tore down the 1 escutcheons at the Italian Consulate and schools, and confiscated the Italian < fishing-boats. ATHENS, Oct. 1. The Italian fleet in the Gulf of Preveza bombarded’' the transport Alpagut and two battleships, including the Ha- j midieli, which was at anchor. The tor- 11 pedo boats Tokot and Anatolia endeavored* to escape. One ran on the rocks and the other re-entered the harbor. 1 Telegrams from Constantinople add that the Alpagut and the torpedo boatwere afterwards sunk. Italians on Saturday afternoon, under cover of three crushes and four torpedo boats, landed at Preveza, beyond the range of the guns in the ports. Two Turkish torpedo boats, the officers of which were ignorant that war had been declared, were captured at Durazzo. BERLIN, OcC 1. . : i Germany has assumed the protection- ; of Italian subjects in the interests of ] Turkey. .. Tli© change in the Ottoman Govern- , ment is regarded as putting an end to ] Germany’s predominant influence. Tlie - Turks are greatly incensed believing that Italy’s action is due to the example ! of Germany at Agadir. British influence is temporarily dominant at Constantinople. i OCCUPATION OF TRIPOLI. AN ASSURANCE FROM ITALY. “IF SHE IS UNOPPOSED.” y PARIS, Oct. 1. “Le Matin” states that in the best informed Italian circles it is' asserted that if the occupation of Tripoli is not opposed they will give the Porte the | fullest .satisfaction, recognise its sovereignty and pay substantial indemnity. This is confirmed in other quarters. , TRIPOLI, Oct. 1. > An Italian destroyer carrying a white flag entered the harbor, and informed *. the Italian Consul that the ultimatum, had been issufed. The consuls of the ' different Powers collected , their sub-, jects at the consulates. A panic followed, the . women and children rushing about the streets, collecting their belongings. . Tunisian and Greek sponge-fishing boats in the harbor are filled with refugees. It is reported that \the Ottoman troops intend to retire inland. | ROME, Oct. 1. The concentration preparatory to embarking the expeditionary, troops has proceeded for some time with the utmost enthusiasm, the bfficerik drawing , lots who should go. LONDON, Oct.'X The retention of the names qf Skid., Pasha and Kiamil Paslia in the Cabinet 1 is considered to be a guarantee against precipitate action. The newspapers congratulated Turkov on /the absence of regrettable Italian incidents.. ■ . ■T ■ ItlM

SCOURING THE ADRIATIC. SHIPPING AT A STANDSTILL. MOVEMENTS OF TURKISH SQUADRON. (Received Oct. 2, 9.40 p.m.) - ATHENS, Oct. 2. The naval attacks on Preveza caused consternation amongst the Moslems, which the Janina authorities had distributed through the army. The Young Turk Committee at Janina have held violent discussions. Some of the officers favored resorting to the old regime. CONSTANTINOLE, Oct. 2. The main Turkish squadron left Beirut on Thursday and passed through the Dardanelles at noon on Sunday. The news of its safety spread like wildfire in Stamhoul, resulting in a great demonstration by the public. The relief was most satisfactory. Admiral Williams has resigned, and the other British officers have also left the Turkish fleet. Turkish torpedoes are scouring the southern Adriatic, and shipping is at a standstill. The Italian mail vessels have been unable to leave Corfu. PORTE’S FRESH APPEAL TO THE LOWERS. THE SULTAN AND HIS PARLIAMENT. PRIME MINISTER SEVERELY CENSURED. The Porte has made a fresh appeal to the owers, expressing the hop© that there is still time to avert war. She will suspend any warlike .movements or measures against the Italians in Turkey pending the Powers’ reply. Addressing a deputation of the members of the House of Deputies, the Sultan said tliat for some time he had been desirous of convening the Chamber, but the Prime Minister (Hakki Pasha) had prevented him. He would now issue a decree for the immediate convocation of Parliament. The Sultan added: — “Hakki’s carelessness and indolence lias caused us to neglect the fortifications in Tripoli.” [Rear-Admiral H. P. Williams, with other officers,, was “lent” by the British Admiralty to superintend the reorganisation of the Turkish Fleet.] VIENNA, Oct. 2. Tli© attack on Preveza has roused apprehensions of the destruction of the vessels with which Turkey had prevented a contraband trade in arms. It is feared the attack will excite the Albanians. BERLIN, Oct, 2, , Capt. Enverbey, a military attache, who was recalled from Constantinople, on being interviewed, said that it was true that Turkey had sent a threatening Note to Athens to tlie effect that if Greece attempts to annex Crete it would be a casus belli. Chauvinist comments allege that Italy’s object is a naval station at Epirus, converting the Adriatic into an Italian lake. Moderate newspapers fear that the “thunder of the Italian guns at Epirus will effectively drown the voice of Italy’s pacific circular.” [Epirus is a mountainous region of the Balkan Peninsula. Under pressure from the Powers, Turkey ceded the portion east of the Arta river to Greece in 1881.] BELGRADE, Oct. 2. . The Austrian troops are concentrating on the frontier. The Sanjah of Novibazar has reported that the landing of Italians in southern Albania, is causing excitement. (Received October 2, 11.10 i>.m.) ROME, Oct. 2. Tlie Turkish torpedo boats left Preveza- and steered in the direction of the Gulf of Taranto. Tlie Italian destroyers, on perceiving this, . Marconigraphed to the Duke of Abruzzi, who ordered his ships to allow the Turks to get a good distance from the coast. . The Turks suddenly discovered their danger and steamed at full speed south, instead of towards Preveza:. The Italian captains then guessed that the Turks were trying to draw the squadrmv from Preveza, and they found a Greek steamer slipping into the harbor with troops and army magazines. One Turkish t-orpedo boat caught fire and sank. Italians rescued a few of the crew. AN OFFER FROM THE KAISER. TURKEY’S INTERNAL TROUBLES. THE SULTAN ANXIOUS. (Received October 2, 11.40 p.m.) . CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 2. Said Pasha lias been unsuccessful in his efforts to form a ministry owing to Kiamil Pasha declining to take the portfolio of Foreign Affairs. Tlie Sultan, who is anxious for a coalition including the t\vo veterans, lias now summoned Kiamil Pasha to form a Ministry. The German Ambassador has handed his reply to the Sultan’s appeal to He Powers. Tlie Kaiser emphasises his real friendship and veneration, and says:“In the interests of humanity I have instructed my Ambassador to make an effort to intervene, but if \ his action is not supported by the other Powers, it would be without effect. However, in deference,to the Sultan’s wishes, I would, circumstances permitting, make another proposal for mediation and submit a similar suggestion to the Powers.” IN TRIPOLI. REPORTS OF SHELLING THE TOWN GERMAN FLAG ON ITALIAN CONSULATE. Tripoli telegrams state that the Luns- ’ port Derna landed eleven camion, 16,000 rifles, and other munitions of war, before the Italians arrived, [hose were taken on horses and camels ‘nlaad, where the Turkish troops are preparing lor their resistance. The Arabs are incensed at the Tncitish authorities for refusing to distribute firearms to them. Gun practice by the Italian fleet off the coast led to rumors that Tripoli was being shelled. The Italian Consulate is flying the German flag. The Italian refugees at the Consulate are erecting barricades and forming watches. Turkish troops are guarding the Consulate to .prevent outrage to the German flag. ' KINC EMMANUEL’S ANXIETY. MUST BE CONSULTED.” '-•m* . ,’-V • . V / ROME, Oct. 2. #*' s Victor Emmanuel insists upon j * vaulted.' He is anxious that ' ’ < '■ a.’-".,. -