TURCO-ITALIAN WAR.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1286, 15 November 1911, Page 7

TURCO-ITALIAN WAR.

1ITALY BECOMING IMPATIENT. FLEET READY FOR ACTION. By Toleeraph—Pncsa Asncjlatlon—Coryrlghl (Hoc. November U, 11.30 p.m.) f!omo, November U. Italian oflicinl circles consider that Italy lias given proof of fnrboar.".ii<* by retraining to attack European Turkey, but her patience- is becoming exhausted. Tho fleet is in the Greek Archipelago ready for action. CHOLERA IN TURKS' CAMP. (Rcc. November 11, 11.30 p.m.) Tripoli, November U. A deserter states that cholera is raging in the Turkish camp, whoro thero is a lack of doctors. Ammunition is abundant, but thero is a dearth of provisions. ARABS SENTENCED. (Rec. November 14, 10.30 p.m.) Tunis, November I*. Twenty-one Arabs were sentenced to terms varying from three weeks to twelve months in connection with tho recent riot. AUSTRALASIAN VOLUNTEERS. REPORTS BY CONSULS. Sydney, November U. Tho Turkish Consul has received offers from over one hundred Australians to fight against tho Italians. He has also received a cablo from a Christcburch rosidont staling that ho could raise a troop, probably a squadron, of experienced British veterans. Tho Consul, in expressing bis heartfelt thanks, explains that tho new Turkish military regulations allow of tho incorporation in tho Imperial army of Ottoman subjects only. Tho Italian Consul reports receiving a cable from Tripoli, under date November 11, stating that the Italian King's birthday was celebrated there. Tho Arab chiefs rendered homage and money was distributed to the poor.