TURKISH WARSHIPS SEIZED.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1248, 3 October 1911, Page 5

TURKISH WARSHIPS SEIZED.

SULTAN APPEALS TO THE POWERS. ITALIAN BOSSBARDIENT OF TRIPOLI REPORTED.

KAISER AND INTERVENTION.

Dy Tolocraph—Press Association- -CopyriEht (Eec. October 2, 10.-15 p.m.) Constantinople, October 2. Tho Porte has niado a fresh appeal to the Powers, expressing tho h°P° that there is still timd to avert war. Turkey will suspend warlike movements and measures against tho Italians in Turkey pending the Powers' reply. Addressing a deputation of members ot the Chamber of Deputies, the Sultan said that for some timo ho had teen dearous of convening the Chamber, but tho Prime Minister, Hakki Pasha, had prevented him. He would now decree tho immediate convocation of Parliament. The Sultan added that Hakki Pasha s carelessness and insolence had caused tho neglect of the fortifications of Tripoli. THE KAISER'S REPLY. ANXIOUS TO MEDIATE. INACTION OF THE OTHER POWERS Jt'ATAL. (Eec. October 2, 11.10 p.m.) Constantinople, October 2. Baron Marschall von Bioberstein, the Gorman Ambassador, has handed tho, Porte a roply to tho Sultan's appeal to the Powers. The Kaiser emphasises his real friendship and veneration for Turkey, . and says that in tho interest of humanity ho has instructed the Ambassador to make an effort to intervene. But if this action is not supported by the other Powers it will ho without effect However, in deferenco to tho Sultan's wishes he would -circumstances permitting-niake another proposal for mediation, and submit a similar suggestion to the Powers. TURKEY'S FLEET SAFE. A RUSH HOME FROM SYRIA. BELIEF IN THE CAPITAL. (Eec. October 2, 10.45 p.m.) Constantinople, October 2. The main Turkish squadron left Beirut on the coast of Syria on Thursday, and passed through tho Dardanelles inward bound for Constantinople at noon on Sunday. The news of the fleet's safety spread like wildfiro at Stamboul, resulting in a great demonstration of public Telief and satisfaction. Admiral "Williams, who has been reorganising tho . navy, has resigned, and the other British, officers havo -left the fleet. AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR. Paris, October 1. '■The newspaper "Lβ'Matin" publishes anunconfirmed Constantinople telegram stating that the Ottoman fleet, with the exception of one cruiser, has been annihilated. IN THE ADRIATIC. TURKISH WARSHIPS CAPTURED. ITALIANS LAND IN ALBANIA. Athens, October 1. The Italian fleet in the Gulf of Arta, at Provesa, bombarded tho Turkish transport Alpagut. Two battleships,' including the obsolete casomato ship Eamidieh, 6700 tons, launched in 1885, which were anchored with the torpedo boats Tokat and Antaha, endeavoured to escape. One ran on tho rocks; tho other managed to re-enter the harbour. Telegrams add that the transport Alpagut and one of tho torpedo boats were afterwards sunk. Tho Italians on Saturday afternoon, under cover of threo cruisers and four torpedo boats, landed at Provesa, beyond tho rango of tho guns of tho forts. Two Turkish torpedo boats were captured at Durazzo, a.port in Albania about two miles north of Prevesa. Their'officers wero ignorant of tho fact that war had been declared. Tho Duko of Abnizzi, in command of tho torpedo and submarine flotillas, is closely watching Prevcsa, to prevent the escape of tho Turkish destroyer which has taken refuge there. SHIPPING AT A STANDSTILL. TURKISH TOEPEDO BOATS ABROAD. (Eec. October 2, 10.45 p.m.) Constantinople, October 2. Turkish torpedo boats aro scouring tho Southern Adriatic. Shipping is at a standstill, and the Italian mail vessels aro unablo to leave- Corfu. CONSTERNATION IN ALBANIA. OFFICERS FAVOUR OLD REGIME. (Rec. October 2, 10.15' p.m.) Athens, October 2. The naval attacks at Provesa caused consternation among the Moslems at Jαnina, in Albania. The Young Turk Committee at Janinn held violent discussions, and some of tho officers favoured resorting to tho old regime., CONTRABAND TRADE IN ARMS. (Rec. October 2, 10.45 p.m.) Vienna, October 2. The attack at Provesa has roused apprehensions, lest the destruction of the vessels with whicli Turkey prevented tho contraband trade in arms should excito tho Albanians. GERMAN SUSPICIONS. ITALY SEEKING A NEW NAVAL ■PORT. (Eec. October 2, 10.45 p.m.) Berlin, October 2. Comments in tho Chauvinist press allege that Italy's object is to obtain a naval station in Epirus, thus converting the Adriatic Sea into an Italian lake. Moderate newspapers fear that tho thunder of Italian gnus in Epirus will effectively drown tho voico of Italy's pacific circular. PRICE OF OTTOMAN STOCK. Auckland, October 2. The International Investment Company has received a private cablegram stating that there was only a, drop of IDs., from M 15s. to £8, in Otto'^jLS.

SORTIE OFF PREVESA. TURKS ATTEMPT TO DRAW.OFF ITALIANS. TOEPEDO BOAT SINKS. (Eec. October 2, 11.10 p.m.) Rome, October 2. Tho Italian destroyers, on perceiving and steered in the direction of the Gulf of Tarranto, in Southern Italy. The Italians destroyers, 00, perceiving them, Marconigraphed to the Duke of Abruzzi, who ordered them 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 Prevesa. The Italian captains then guessed that the Turks were trying to draw tho Italian squadron away from Prevesa, and then found a Groek steamer slipping into tho harbour with troops and army magazines. One of the Turkish torpedo boats caught firo and sank. The Italians rescued a few of the crew. TRIPOLI BOMBARDED. ITALIAN CRUISERS OPEN FIRE. WARSHIP REPORTED AGROUND. Rome, October 1. Tripoli telegrams state that at 10.30 this morning the Italian licet opened fire on the fort's. Europeans oto aboard merchant steamers, and aro safe. Tho armoured craters Francesco Fcvruccio, Varesc, and Guiseppo Garibaldi are blockading tho coast and seizing small craft, including fishing boats. Fishermen, suspected of spying, implored the Italians to release them, saying that they were ready to recognise the sovereignty of any Power, if they were left in peace. ''Tho first-class cruiser Pisa, 9832 tons, is reported to be ashore at Tripoli. TRANSPORTS HURRYING ACROSS. ITALIAN FORCE FOR TRIPOLI. Rome, October 1. , Tho Italian fleet , is spread out in all directions in tho Eastern Mediterranean in order to protect trade and prevent tho Turks from attacking tho long lino of Italian transports going to Tripoli. The Italian expeditionary forco comprises eight regiments of infantry, and two regiments of Bersaglieri sharpshooters. Tho transports are hiking 2500 additional cavalry, artillery, and engineers. Tho Italians estimato that there aro COOO Turkish infantry and 5000 cavalry at Tripoli, with a scoro of field guns, in addition to 15,000 Arab infantry and 2300 cavalry. Tho concentration preparatory to tho embarking of tho expeditionary troops has 'proceeded for some time with tho utmost enthusiasm, the officers drawing lots as to who should go. PANIC AMONG THE NATIVES. ■ REPOETED EETIREMENT OP TROOPS. Tripoli, October 1. An Italian destroyer, flying a whito flag, entered the harbour and informed tho Italian Consul that an ultimatum had been issued. . The , Consuls representing tho different Powers then collected their respectivo subjects at the consulates. There was a panic, women, and children rushing along tho etreets and collecting their belongings. Tunisian and Greek boats in the harbour'aro filled with refugees. It is reported that the Ottoman troops intend to retiro inland. TURKISH DEFENCE IN TRIPOLI. ITALIANS UNDER GERMAN COLOURS A QUIXOTIC POSITION. . (Rec. October 2, 11.10 p.m.) Constantinople, October 2. Tripoli telegrams state that tho Turkish transport Derna landed eleven cannon, 16,000 rifles, and other munitions of war before tho,ltalian warships arrived. These- were taken on horses and camels inland, where the Turkish troops wero preparing their resistance. The Arabs are incensed at tho Turkish authorities refusing to distribute the firearms. ■> The gun practice of tho Italian fleet off the coast led to rumours that Tripoli was being shelled. The Italian consulate is flying the German flag, and Italian refugees in tho consulate arc erecting barricades and forming watches. Turkish troops are guarding the consulate and preventing any outrage to the German flag. i CABINET CRISIS. KIAMIL PASHA CALLED UPON. SULTAN SEEKS COALITION. Constantinople, October 1. Tho Turkish Cabinet has resigned. Said Pasha, the Grand Vizier, Kiamil Pasha, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mahmud Shevket Pasha, Minister for War, retain their pasts; Said Pasha and Kiamil Pasha's names arc considered a guarantee against precipitate action on the part of Turkey. (Rec. October 2, 11.10 p.m.) Constantinople, October 2. Said Pasha, has been unsuccessful in his efforts to form a Ministry, through Kiamil Pasha declining to take the portfolio bi Foreign Affairs. The Sultan, who is anxious for a coalition, including tho two veterans, has now summoned Kiamil Pnsha to form a Ministry. GERMANY'S DUAL ROLE. PROTECTS ITALIANS IN TURKEY AND TURKS IN ITALY. BRITISH INFLUENCE DOMINANT. Berlin, October 1. Germany has assumed tho protection of Italian subjects' interests in Tinker.

iTh'e chango of Government in Turkey is. regarded as putting an "end to Germany's predominant inilucncc. Tho Turks aro greatly incensed, believing that Italy's action, is duo to tho Agadir incident. • £ British influence is temporarily dominant in Constantinople. "SHYLY NEUTRAL." PUBLIC SYMPATHY WITH TURKS. Berlin, October 1. Criticism has been aroused by tho German Government assuming'tho protection of both Turkish and Italian subjects in tho respective countries. Current opinion declares that tho Government is shyly neutral. Public, sympathy is with tho Tnrks, the peoplo viewing Germany's Italian-ally as a slipper} , customer, who played false'at Algcciras, being friendlier then to France than to Germany. ANOTHER RUMOUR. ALLEGED GERMAN BID FOR TRIPOLI. ' ' London, October 1. "Reynolds's Newspaper" has published a statement from an alleged authoritative quarter to tho effect that tho semiofficial explanation is. that Ilalyis precipitancy was duo 'to ,tho .possession of knowledge that Germany was negotiating with the Porto for the cession of Tripoli for a big cash consideration. AUSTRIAN PRECAUTIONS. TROOPS CONCENTRATING ON FRONTIER, (Rec. October 2, 10.45 p.m.) Belgrade, October 2. Austrian troops are concentrating on the frontier in tihe Sanjak of Novi Bazar. The reported' landing of: Italians In Southern Albania is causing excitement.' KING OF ITALY CONSULTED. - " ' GENERAL CANEVA IN CHARGE. (Rec. October 2, 11.10 p.m.) Rome, October 2. King Victor Emmanuel insists upon being consulted'with regard to tho operations, as ho is anxious that the expedition should bo a. demonstration of Italian efficiency in the eyes of Europe. General Caneva commands the expedition. He 19 a cavalryman of high reputation in handling largo bodies of troops. THE NOTE TO GREECE. REPORT CONFIRMED. (Rec. October 2,, 10.43 p.m.) Berlin, October. 2. Enver Boy, Military Attache at tho Turkish Embassy here, has been recalled to Constantinople. On being interviewed before his departure he said it was truo that Turkey had sent a threatening Note to Athens stating that if Greece attempted to annex Creto it would bo regarded as a casus belli. •FULL SATISFACTION."' FRENCH NEWSPAPER RUMOUR. Paris, October 1. Tho newspaper "Lβ Matin" reports that best-informed Italian circles states that if tho occupation of Tripoli by Italy is not opposed, Italy will give Turkey the fullest satisfaction. Sho will recogniso her sovereignty over tho province, and pay a substantial indemnity. This report,.has received confirmation from other quarters. COASTAL LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED. SHIPPING WARNED. (Rec. October 2, 10.15 p.m.) London, October 2. Italy and Turkey have notified the Governments that all their lights in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Adriatic aro extinguished. Tho entrance to Brindisi is forbidden except in tho day-time. BRITISH NAVAL MOVEMENT. MEDITERRANEAN FLEET AT MALTA. Malta, October I. Tho British Mediterranean Fleet has arrived at Malta. ITALIAN EMBLEMS TORN DOWN. HIGH FEELING AT SALONIKI. Constantinople, October L A mob at Saloniki tore down tho escutcheons at tho Italian Consailato and schools, and confiscated Italian fishing boats. London, October 1. The nowspapcrs congratulate Turkey on tho absence of regrettable anti-Italian incidents.