ITALY'S INTENTIONS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1246, 30 September 1911, Page 7

ITALY'S INTENTIONS.

DISPUTE CONFINED TO TRIPOLI. CONCESSIONS REJECTED. (Rec. September 29, 11.35 p.m.) Rome, September 2D. In the eront of war Italy will inform -tlio Porto tliat Ottoman subjects may remain in Italy and be assured of full protection provided they conform to the law and the requirements of tho situation. The Government proposes to safeguard the interests of foreign, citizens in Tripoli by Italian troops, without preference to Italian subjects, so far as exigencies will allow. On the evo of the ultimatum tho Porte offered Italy concessions for building a harbour in Tripoli, and for the establishment of agricultural and commercial enterprises, with special privileges, but tho offer was regarded as coming too late. Tho vast majority of tho nowspapers, including the "Corriero d'ltalia," tho Roman Catholic organ, support' tho Government's policy. Italy has informed the Balkan States that her policy with regard to tho maintenance of the integrity of the Turkish Empire in Europe is unchanged, and she will join with the other Powers to prevent aggression. The dispute with Turkey applies bo Tripoli alone. Replying to- Germany and Austria's friendly unofficial inquiries, Italy has declared that if waT is to bo avoided slie must bo granted such preponderance in Tripoli as will render her mistress of tho province, making the Sultan's sovereignty merely nominal.