Italian-Turko War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 105, 24 October 1911, Page 5

Italian-Turko War

POSITION OF BRITISH OFFICERS. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Constantinople, October 22. Britain has assented to British officers continuing in the Ottoman navy. [Rear-Admiral Williams was appointed in 11110 to superintend the reorganisation of the Turkish navy, and has a staff of live British officers'.] CASUALTIES AT BENGHAZI. Rome, October 22. The Italian losses at Benghazi are given as 1"> killed, including seven officers, and i>4 wounded. The Turks lost 200 killed and many wounded. OCCUPATION OF BEXGHABL RUMORED MASSACRE OF CHRISTIANS. Received 23. 10.45 p.m. Tripoli, October 23. There are conflicting reports concerning the occupation of Benghazi. It is uncertain whether they are yet in full possession. The Arabs are well armed, and are fiercely resisting the Italians. It is reported that the Arabs butchered a number of Christians prior to the Italians landing.

RED SEA IX DARKNESS. NEUTRALISING THE WATERWAY. Received 23, 10.45 p.m. Constantinople. October 23. Owing to the Turkish lighthouses not being lighted the Red Sea is in darkness. Britain proposed to the Porte the neutralisation of the waterway. The Porte is favorably inclined, but wishes to reserve the right to transport troops. TURKEY AND THE ALLIANCES. MUCH NEWSPAPER DISCUSSION. Received 23, 10.35 p.m. London, October 23. Turkey's admission to one of the European alliances is the subject of much European newspaper discussion. The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente are mentioned in turn without much basis beyond the Vizier's allusion to Turkey's need for alliances. The latest suggestion is an Anglo-Russo-Turkish combination. WELSH COAL FOR ITALIAN FLEET. Received 23, 10.45 p.m. London, October 23. The Italian Government has ordered a hundred and fifty thousand tons of Welsh coal for war purposes.