Italian Turko War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 97, 14 October 1911, Page 5

Italian Turko War

TURKEY WANTS PEACE. SHEVKET PASHA INTERVIEWED. By Cable— Press Association—Copyright London, October 12. The Daily Mail's Constantinople correspondent had an interview with Shevket Pasha, who said he had plans to meet European wars, but none to deal with an onslaught on Tripoli. The intervention of the Powers was the most suitable way of settling the disputes. Turkey wanted peace to develop her internal affairs. COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE. AN ADMIRALS PROCLAMATION. Rome. October 12. Vice-Admiral Faravelli, in a proclamation published in Tripoli, promises compensation for the damage caused by the bombardment. Three thousand Arabs have submitted. The Turks captured two Italian sailors at Massowah. TURKISH TROOPS' PLIGHT. Tripoli, October 12. Twenty-two transports have arrived. The Turkish troops are unsheltered, exposed to the sun and blinding sandstorms. Food is short and fever prevalent. There are many desertions. THE POWERS AND BULGARIA. Paris, October 12. The five great Powers, besides endeavoring to mediate between Italy and Turkey, are intervening to remove the tension between Turkey and Bulgaria. Sofia, October 12. All the Powers have assured Bulgaria that they will not permit Turkish aggression. TURKISH TROOPS AGAINST PEACE. Constantinople, October 12. The army corps at Salonika has threatened to march on Constantinople in the event of peace being agreed to at the present juncture. CHOLERA IN TRIPOLI. Tripoli, October 12. Cholera has broken out in the town,' and four deaths have occurred already. ITALY'S TERMS. WILL PAY COMPENSATION. Received 14. 12.25 a.m. London, October 13. The Daily Mail declares that Italy insists on the relinquishment of Turkish sovereignty in Tripoli. She is willing to give monetary compensation. THE CONTRABAND QUESTION. DIVIDED TURKISH CONSULS. A HOLY WAR DECLARED. Received 1-1, 12.25 a.m. Constantinople. October 13. The Government has declare*? cereals and preserved foodstuffs contraband. Flour is not mentioned. Although the Porte did not adhere to the Declaration of London, nevertheless Cabinet has decided to observe it in regard to neutrals and contraband. At a meeting of Turkish Deputies, the Oppositionists declined to support the vote of confidence in the Said Pasha Cabinet, while the Unionists were prepared to support them if they resisted Italy to the bitter end.

Imam Yahya has proclaimed a holy war in Yemen. The tribes are flocking to the coast. Italy's command of the sea renders the proclamation nugatory. ITALIAN BOYCOTT BEGUN. THE CABINET AND THE PRESS. FEELING AGAINST SHEVKET PASHA. Received 14. 1 a.m. Constantinople, October 13. The boycott of Italian goods has begun at various ports. The Bulgariar steamer Italian, laden, was not allowed to discharge here. The refusal of journalists to obey the summons of the courtmartial to answer charges of publishing articles against the Cabinet revealed the fact that the Grand Vizier had authorised the criticisms. The suspension of several papers has roused feeling against Shevket Pasha for gagging the press. BRITISH REFUGEES. CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION". Received 14. 1.10 a.m. Malta. October 13. Two hundred British refugees from Tripoli are claiming against the Government for losses through their (light, which they declare the British Consul ordered.