GREECE NERVOUS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1255, 11 October 1911, Page 5

GREECE NERVOUS.

TURKISH FORCES MASSING. SECRET COMMITTEE'S ORDERS TO PREMIER. ITALY TO BE RESISTED. [ By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyricht (E-ec. October 10, 10.15 p.m.) Constantinople, October 10. The Porte's Noto to" tho Powers seeking information as to tho basis of mediation insists on tho recognition of Turkey's sovereign rights in Tripoli. It is understood that Assim Bey, Turkish Minister at Sofia, lias accepted tho portfolio of Foreign Affairs in the new Cabinet. Assim Bey is a Young Turk, and is described as unyielding in his straightforwardness. His appointment may indicate a hardening of tho Turkish: attitude, along the lines of the Committee of Union and Progress.

Tho Central Committee at Saloniki, on hearing that Said Pasha, tho new Premier, was negotiating for peace, sent him a message declaring that he must resist the occupation of Tripoli to the death. A BERLIN VERSION. Berlin, October 9. The Porte's Note appealing for mediae tion intimates that Turkey is willing to cede Tripoli to Italy on certain conditions. TROOPS ON GREEK FRONTIER. LARGE FORCE MOBILISED. Constantinople, October 9. Forty-two thousand men are being mobilised at Saloniki. The export of produce from Turkey has been prohibited. The Government is commandeering supplies. Four battalions from Monastir (eightyseven miles west-north-west of Saloniki) havo proceeded to Elassona, near the Greek frontier. THE LANDING ON SAMOS. Athens, October 9. The Chamber of Deputies at Samos passed a resolution protesting against tho landing of Turkish troops on the island, as reported yesterday. Athens, October 9. The Corinth Canal Company has closed the Corinth ship canal against Turkey and Italy.

CRETE AND GREECE. ■ Canea, October 9. The Cretan Assembly was opened with cheers for union with Greece. FEELING IN TURKEY. MODERATES SEEK A QUICK END TO THE WAR. Constantinople, October 9. It is understood that Mahmud Shevket Pasha, Minister for War, will support the invitation to tho Powers to mediate between Italy and Turkey. Rcshcd Pasha, Turkish Ambassador in Vionna, has refused the portfolio of Minister for Foreign Affairs, owing to what he considers the unsatisfactory composition of the Ministry. Chauvinist journals are inoensed at the inaction of the Government in the conduct of the war. ; On tho other hand, the Moderate Turks are unanimously of the opinion that the only course Turkey can take is to end the war quickly, lest other complications should ensue. . Telegrams received from numerous inland towns threaten violence to Italians unless tho Porte promptly espels them. MAYOR OF TRIPOLI SURRENDERS. NEW ICRUPP GUNS IN THE FORTS. (Rec. October 10, 10.15 p.m.) Rome, October 10. After tho landing. Husni Pasha, Mayor of Tripoli, surrendered tho town, and' the Deputy Vali handed over the Government officos. Husni Pasha has now been appointed Vice-Governor. Tho Italians found new Krupp batteries, with guns with a range of 6is miles. Tho Turks evidently did not know how to uso these. The German Consul urged an immediate landing because the mob.was sacking tho city. Tho Arabs arc grateful because the mosques aro undamaged. Tho Italians captured twenty-five Turks at advance posts, and also seized twentyone machine guns. PURCHASE OF TRIPOLITAN ARMS. i ITALIAN PKOCLAMATION. Rome, October 9. The Italian commander at Tripoli offers tho inhabitants ten francs each if rifles are surrendered on the first day after the offer, and five francs if surrendered on tho second day, the penalty being death for . non-compliance.

The Italian Governor at Tripoli has issued a proclamation abolishing slavery among tho Arabs.

Looting of abandoned premises has bees condemned.

Intense enthusiasm was displayed in connection with King Victor Emmanuel's journey to Naples to farewell the Italian expedition for Tripoli. Countryfolk bearing torches and lanterns lined the railways. The bombardment of Tripoli was opened by 12-inch guns at a distance of seven and a half miles. Tho Krupp guns used by tho Turks wore useless beyond fivo and a half miles. Bedouin cavalry nightly scour the cutskirts of Tripoli, hoping to attract tho Italians to the Turkish ontrenched camp. Tho Italians, with shells, disperso the Arabs. BULGARIAN APPREHENSIONS. RESERVES TO BE MOBILISED. (Rec. October 10, 10.15 p.m.) Sofia, October 10. A semi-official Note states that the Government has requested the Porte to discontinue its military preparations on the Turko-Bulgarian frontier, with a view to quieting public opinion. A portion of tho first Bulgarian reserves will shortly be mobilised. ALBANIAN TOWN SHELLED, MANY PERSONS KILLED. (Rec. October 10, 10.15 p.m.) London, October 10. Tho "Daily Mail's" Turin correspondent states that tho Italian destroyer Artigliero fired seventy-six shells on the town of San Giovanni di Medua, in Albania, killing groat numbers of people. Tho Artiglicro is. armed with four Impounder guns. MOSLEM PROTESTS. MORE APPEALS FROM INDIA. Bombay, October 9. Tho directors of tho Jumma Mosquo at Ahmedabad have cablcd to Mr. Asquith (British Primo Minister) and Sir Edward Grey (Foreign Secretary), appealing ' for their support oi the Sacred Khalifa.

Similar appeals have been sent frcm Lahore and Lucknow. AFGHAN VOLUNTEERS. Cape Town, October 9. Over one hundred Afghans hero have volunteered to fight against tho Italians in Tripoli. GRAIN CONTRABAND. REPORT IN RUSSIA. St. Petersburg, October 0. It is reported that it is tho intention of tho Porto to declaro grain contraband. This would paralyse the Russian export trade, and tho Government is thorcforo entering on negotiations with Turkey with regard to the matter. NEUTRALS NOT AFFECTED, (Rec. October 10, 10.15 p.m.) London, October 10. Owing to the large fleet of British grain vessels in the Black Sea, Turkey's action in declaring grain contraband occasioned anxiety on the Wheat Exchange, -until assurances were received that neutrals would be permitted to proceed. NO EXPULSION OF ITALIANS. (Rec. October 10, 10.15 p.m.) Rome, October 10. It is officially announced tKat the Porto is acceding to the request of the German Ambassador not to expel the Italians ia Turkey. EXISTENCE OF SLAVERY DENIED. (Rec. October 10,10.15 p.m.) London, October 10. - The Turkish Embassy denies the existence of slavery in Tripoli, as implied by the Italian proclamation. ITALIAN WARSHIP AT MALTA. Malta, October 9. The Italian destroyer Borea has arrived here. She was not allowed to provision. RISE IN OTTOMAN STOCK. Auckland, October 10. The manager of tho International Investment Company has been advised by cablegram that Ottoman bonds, which on the outbreak of hostilities fell about 9 per cent, have since risen about 3 per ccnt. ITALY ANO TURKEY. THE FIRST MENTION OF TROUBLE. The first mention in the English press of friction between Italy and Turkey was apparently that made by the "Morning Post" in a leading article on August 31 ; "In the sphere of foreign affairs," said the "Horning Post," "Italian policy is not marked by a"y very strong characteristics. The maintenance of praco is tho main interest of the country, but while no important section of opinion favours a policy of adventure, there is a feeling that foreign questions are not handled with sufficient energy and decision, and that in consequence Italy docs not play the part and enjoy the consideration which should bo hers. The attention of the nation is riveted on two countnes, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. Officially Italy_ and the Dual Monarchy have been since 1882 partners in tho Triple Alliance, and their statesmen employ every possiblo opportunity to emphasise the friendship and common interests of tho two countncs. But, in 6pito of all, the Italian people regard Austria as a dangerous rival and a potential foe. Her activities on the frontier aro watchcd with anxiety, and her policy in the Balkans excites keen suspicion and jealousy. If Austrian aims are regarded with by Italians, the attitude and acts of Turkey arouse among them very strong irritation. _ A number of incidents, small individually but important when considered together, and obviously inspired by hostile motives, have offended the national pride and injured tho material interests of tho Italian people. Italy has proclaimed her interest in tho integrity of the Turkish Empire and disavowed any aims of aggression in Tripoli, but Turkish suspicions have been awakened by certain indiscreet utterances made by politicians and newspapers, and tho Turkish Chauvinists aro on tho-alert for opportunities to give vent to their ill-feeling against Italy. Attempts wero made last year to improve the relations between the two countries, but without success. Tho Young Italian Nationalists are indignant that a Great Power with a strong fleet should submit passively to repeated and studied provocations, and tho failure of the Foreign Minster, tho Marquis do San Ginliano, to adopt more determined methods in defence of his country's rights, is not unlikely to lead to his retirement in the near future. The very fact that, owing to being late in the field, Italy is at a disadvantage in tho Near East in several as compared with Austna-Hungary, /renders iit nfcoessary that she should uphold her interests and maintain her prestige wdth vigour and decision.