WAR IMMINENT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 85, 30 September 1911, Page 5

WAR IMMINENT.

ITALY ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM. TURKEY WILL FIGHT. ITALY TAKING NO CHANCES. THE POWERS NEUTRAL. By Qaile—Press Association —Copyright, j London, September 28. The Daily Mail's Paris correspondent reports that in the event of a satisfactory reply to the ultimatum which Italy is presenting to-day, Italy has arranged j immediately to land 40,000 men in Tri-: poli. Another 115,000 troops have been mobilised in Italy, in case of emergencies. It is intended, in case of occupation, to seize Tripoli, Benghazi and Dernah. It is hoped the Turks will come to a reasonable frame of mind. The first squadron will bombard the ports in the event of resistance, and the second blockade the Turkish ports to prevent an attack on Italian residents. Reuter reports that Turkey has not received Italy's demand, but is prepared to make honorable concessions. The Daily Mail's Rome correspondent states that Italy has received assurances of neutrality from all the Powers. The Pope has expressed sympathy with the Italian plans, and is of opinion that the occupation of Tripoli will constitute a triumph for the progress of civilisation. Rome, September 28. The Minister for Foreign Affairs telegraphed to Constantinople reminding the Porte that Italy for many years had urged the ending of the disorders and neglect which Tripoli endured. The exigencies of civilisation had made a change vitally important. After setting out grievances the Minister added that the Government had decided to proceed with the occupation, which was the only solution, and expected that Turkey would instruct its Tripolitan representatives not to offer opposition. The Government would subsequently negotiate an agreement to settle the definite situation arising out of the occupation. A reply was requested within 24 hours.

The first Italian expedition, comprising 22,000 troops, will be ready to sail on October 3. The squadron is concentrated near Syracuse. ' Constantinople, September *2B. • Tripoli telegrams state that the Italian panic and intervention has not been justified. The attitude of the Turkish and Arab population i 9 exemplary. , The Vizier is exhorting calmness, 1 All banks have closed, and trade is at a standstill. THE ULTIMATUM. CONSTERNATION IX TURKEY. DEMANDS TO BE REJECTED. APPEAL TO THE POWERS. Received 29, 11 p.m. Constantinople, September 29. The ultimatum produced consternation in officiaj circles, who comment upon it most strongly. The Powers' neutrality keenly disappointed the Turks. It is reported that the Porte has decreed to reject the ultimatum's demands, and will address an explanatory communication to the Powers. Seventy deputies met, and resolved to invite the Porte to convene the Chamber at the earliest moment, and not later than October 14. The tone of the meeting was very hostile. The Cabinet stated that the semiofficial ultimatum demands the evacuation of Tripoli and Cyrcnaica within 24 hours. M. Ghazimukhta (Vice-President of the Senate), Said Pasha (President of the Senate),and Ahmedriza Bey (President of the Chamber) attended an extraordinary meeting of the Council. Rome, September 29. It is officially announced that the ultimatum was presented to the Grand Vizier at half-past two.

A CAUSUS BELLI. TURKS WILL RESIST ITALIANS. ' Received 2!), 11 p.m. Constantinople, September 29. The announcement that Italy will land troops on Turkish soil will be met by armed force. THE rORTE OFFERS CONCESSIONS. BUT TOO LATE. Received 20, 11 p.m. Rome, September 2ff. The Porte offered Italy for building a harbor at Tripoli and the establishment of agricultural and commercial enterprise, with special privileges, but the ofTer was regarded as coming too late. The vast majority of newspapers, including the Corriere d Italia, the Cjttholic organ, support the Government's policy. HOSTILITIES CONFINED TO TRIPOLI EXPELLING ITALIANS FROM TURKEY. Received 2!), 11.30 p.m. Vienna, September 2!). The Neue Freie Pressc learns authoritatively from a diplomatic source that Turkey will answer the ultimatum by a declaration of war. Hostilities will be confined to Tripoli. The conflict in European Turkey will be confined to the economic field. All Italians in Turkey will be expelled within twenty-four hours. Notice will be served to terminate the commercial treaty. Italian goods are being boycotted. . , „ < .

IN THE EVENT OF WAR. FULL PROTECTION FOR OTTOMAN SUBJECTS. Received 2!), 11.33 p.m. Rome, September 29. In the event of war Italy will inform the Porte that Ottoman subjects may remain, and that Italy will assure them full protection, provided they conform to the law and requirements of the situation. The Italian Government proposes to safeguard the foreign interests and citizens' interests in Tripoli by Italian troops, without preference to Italian subjects as far as exigencies will allow, on the eve of the ultimatum. IF WAR IS TO BE AVOIDED. WHAT ITALY WANTS. Received 29, 11.35 p.m. Rome, September 29. Replying to Germany's and Austria's friendly but unofficial enquiries, Italy declared that if war was to be avoided she must 'be granted such preponderance in Tripoli as would render her mistress of the province, making the Sultan's sovereignty merely nominal. QUITTING TRIPOLI. STEAMERS AT CONSULATE'S DISPOSA— Received 29, 11.35 p.m. London, September 29. The majority of Italians have quitted Tripoli. Some few, with officials, remain at the Consulate. Two large steamers are at the Consulate's disposal to embark Europeans of any nationality. IN READINESS FOR THE FRAY. MUNITIONS FOR TURKS. Received 29, 11.35 p.m. London, September 29. The Times' Paris correspondent states that the report that the steamer Derna brought to Tripoli twenty thousand Mausers and two million cartridges is confirmed. It is believed there is now an ample supply of arms and ammunition for both the .Turkish regulars and native auxiliaries. Camels are transporting the Derna's munitions to the coast towns.

Tlie report is confirmed that a large quantity of arms and ammunition was landed at Albasis from Italy. THE BALKAN* STATES. Received 29, 11.45 p.m. Rome, September 29. Italy informed the Balkan States that her policy regarding the maintenance of the territory of the Turkish Empire in Europe would be unchanged. She would join other Powers to prevent aggression. The dispute with Turkey ap-, plies to Tripoli alone. ;r. Received 29, 11 p.m. Constantinople, September 29. There is apprehension that there will be a fresh Albanian rising. Received til), 11.35 p.m. Constantinople. September 92. It is understood that the Bulgarians will remain quiet. A HORXET'S XEST. TF ITALY GOES TO WAR. Received 30, 1 a.m. Melbourne, September 29. Dr. Kumm, in a lecture, declared that Italy would put her hands into a hornet's nest if she went to war in Tripoli.

DISAPPOINTMENT AND REGRET. ITALY'S EXTREME STEP. Received 30, 1 a.m. London. September 20. The Times declares that outside Italy the prominent feeling will be one of disappointment and regret at, Italy's action. Britain's sympathy has been assured in connection with any measures taken for the defence of her legitimate interests, so long as she did not violate international equity or wantonly endanger the peace of Europe. The step that Italy was now taking seems out of all proportion to her grievances, and to bring the peace of Europe in more imminent danger than has threatened it since the annexation of Tiosnia and Tferzgovnia.