THE TRIPOLITAN WAR.
A FORT DEMOLISHED.
PROTEST AGAINST INDISCRIMINATE SLAUGHTER.
(United Press Association—Copyright.) TRIPOLI, November 2. From a recaptured fort the Turks on Tuesday ineffectually shelled the cruisers. The latter demolished the fort. CALCUTTA, November 2. The Red Crescent Society has telegraphed to the King and Parliament, appealing to; them to prevent indiscriminate slaughter in Tripoli. The Society is receiving numerous Mahommedan applications for service in Tripoli. LONDON, November 2. The Premier refused to receive a deputation respecting events in Tripoli, and strongly condemned questions in the House of Commons, censuring either side. SYDNEY, November 3. Many Australians are anxious to fight in the Turko-Italian war, and have offered their services. The Italian Consul is forwarding the offers, but states they are unlikely to be accepted. MALTA, November 2. It is reported that practically all the Italian warships have left Tripoli for Turkey. ROME, November 2. Admiral Aubrey considers the fleet is sufficient to occupy several islands in the Archipelago, to block the Dardanelles. and to make a naval demonstration at Salonika or Smyrna. MASSACRE OF ARABS DENIED GREAT BRITAIN CANNOT INTERFERE. (Received November 3, 10.30 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 3. Earl Grey, replying to questions referring to tire alleged massacre of Arabs in Tripoli, said that Great Britain cannot interfere with Italy’s military operations, as it would be inconsistent with neutrality. The allegation has been denied by the highest authority. Earl Grey added that the first intimation the Government had received from Italy regarding her intention to seize Tripoli was the notification on the 13th September of the declaration of war.
FIGHT AT THE OASIS
WOMEN AND CHILDREN SHOT
(Received Nov. 3, 9.5 p.m.) BERLIN, Nov. 3
The “Frankfurter Zeitung” published a Tripoli message dated Tuesday, describing the shooting in the oasis, and declares that the Arabs shot many Italian soldiers, causing a panic amongst the troops. The officers were helpless, and a wild man hunt began. The troops were then ordered to fire on the women and children. Three thousand . natives have thus far been executed or shot down.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3366, 4 November 1911, Page 7
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340THE TRIPOLITAN WAR. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3366, 4 November 1911, Page 7
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