WAR IN TRIPOLI.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 35, 24 January 1912, Page 5

WAR IN TRIPOLI.

DISCUSSION ON SEIZURE OF

VESSELS

FRANCE KEEPS VERY CALM

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.)

Paris, January 23. It is stated tho Government’s refusal to permit the flotation of an Italian war loan in Paris, because the proceeding was against- the laws ot neutrality,’ caused irritation in Italy, provoking the se'znro. of the ships. M. IVmcaire, speaking in the Chamber of Deputies, replying to questions, said it was undesirable to discuss the seizures at present. The IR. alians had committed an error, to the detriment of French rights. ibe French officials at Cagliari had been instructed not to surrender the passengers, but an error in the code lea to the opposite course. He concluded by declaring that if the Manouba’s Turks were released tho incident would be settled by friendly conversation. In any -case the Arbitration Convention would permit of an amicable settlement. A PROTEST FROM TURKEY TO THE POWERS. Constantinople, January 23. The Porte has protested to the Powers against tho arrest of the Manouba’s medical passengers. WARSHIPS TO ESCORT FRENCH MAIL-BOATS. BUILDING AERIAL GRAFT. (Received 24, 9.55 a.m.) Paris, January 23. Wa.rships will escort nnvl-boats between Tunis and Algeria. The Government lias also requested builders to suspend Italian orders for aeroplanes and airships. WORK ON TURKISH CABLE INTERRUPTED. HAVE THE ITALIANS CUT IT ? (Received 24, 9.55 a.m.) Constantinople, January. 23. The Turkish cable between Suamim and Hodcidah is interrupted. It is suspected that the Italians have cut it.