THE TRIPOLITAN WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3374, 14 November 1911, Page 5

THE TRIPOLITAN WAR.

A GERMAN VIEW.

REPRESSIVE MEASURES NECESSARY. ROME, Nov. 12. The “Giornal d’ltalia’s” Tripoli correspondent states that Alajor Wilkins, German military attache, declares Italy’s repressive measures were justified and indispensable. Germany, he states, took similar action against the Hereros in South-Wert, % * 1 Jr*.d TURKISH REPORTS. * ALLEGE ITALIANS SURROUNDEDiT SYDNEY, Nov. 13. The Turkish Consul’s official cables state: “Our troops continue victorious resistance in Tripoli. The Italian army is surrounded. The news of the atrocities by Italians is confirmed. The Italian Consul’s cables to the 10th report; “An attack on the Italians’ left wing was driven back with loss. A naval reconnaissance towards the coast of Tunis discovered and scattered several caravans escorted by the enemy.”

TERRIFIED BY WAR.

TALES OF REFUGEES

AIALTA, Nov. 12. Tripolitan refugees arriving state they were terrified by the horrors of the war and the ravages of cholera. They report that the fighting on Friday was the most desperate since the Italians landed. The Arabs pushed the attack with dogged fanataeism, and fought all day, neither side gaining the advantage. °

HAND-TO-HAND FICHTS,

CHOLERA RAGING IN TRIPOLI.

(Received Nov. 13, 11.10 p.m.) AIALTA, Nov. 13. The Arabs on Friday advanced to within a few yards of the Italian entrenchments. ■ Alany hand-to-hand conflicts took place, and the Arabs were finally repulsed. There were heavy losses on both sides. TRIPOLI, Nov. 13. The deserted are lying about in the streets, and many are dying of cholera.

TURKEY WON’T SUBMIT.

WHILE ITALIANS ARE IN TRIPOLI

(United Press Association—Copyright.) (Received Nov. 14, 1.10 a.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 13. The bulk of the Turkish inhabitants at Alitylene Islands have taken refuge in the mainland, fearing an attack from the Italian fleet, and Greek reprisals. Similar panic exists in other islands in the Archipelago. The sea in the vicinity of Smyrna is sown in submarine mines. The Austrian Ambassador has inquired of the Grand Vizier whether Turkey is inclined to submit to Italy, adding the latter intended to extend operations to the Aegean Sea. The Grand Vizier replied that Turkey would fight as long as the Italian soldiers remained in -Tripoli. Tliey did not fear action in the Aegean district.

“WE WILL NEVER ABANDON

TRIPOLI.”

KISMIL PASHA SAYS TURKEY WILL FIGHT UNTIL HONORABLE PEACE SHALL COME.

LONDON. Oct. 6

The “Chronicle’s” Constantinople correspondent reports an interview with Kismil Pasha, who was thrice Grand Vizier, who is quoted as saying: “We relied upon the treaty of alliance’s understanding when Italy pounced upon us without warning. We then appealed to Great Britain, but she unfortunately was too judicious to advise. Germany was appealed to. but Germany replied that it was too late. “We will never abandon Tripoli. Fight we must until honorable peace shall come. We shall fight until the last unless the Powers find a modus to bring the war to a close.

“The present Cabinet is as had as the last, and cannot continue long. It lias been suggested that I be "made Grand Vizier. The proposal must come from the Sultan. Then I would consider it. I saw him to-day*. He looks well and bears his troubles bravely. He hopes that there is yet time to stop u n necessary bloodshed. ’ ’