Fighting in Tripoli

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 115, 4 November 1911, Page 5

Fighting in Tripoli

SLAUGHTER IN THE OASIS. THOUSANDS OF NATIVES SHOT. A GERMAN MESSAGE. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright Received 3, 10.30 a.m. Berlin. NoveniVr 3. The Frankfurter Zeitung published a Tripoli message, dated Tuesday, describing the shooting in the oasis, and declare* the Arabs shot many Italian soldiers, causing a panic amongst the troops. The officers were helpless, and a wild man-bunt was begun. The troops were then ordered to fire on the women and children. Three thousand natives have thus far been executed or shot down. QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. BRITAIN WILL NOT INTERFERE. " Received 3, 10.30 p.m. London, November 3. Sir E. Grey, replying to questions referring to the alleged massacre of Arabs in Tripoli, said Britain could not interfere with Italy's military operations, as it would be inconsistent with the neutrality laws. The allegations of cruelty had been denied by the highest authority. Sir Edward Grey added that the first intimation the Government received from Italy regarding the intention to seize Tripoli was a notification on September 13 of the. declaration of war. A FORT DEMOLISHED. ITALIAN WARSHIPS LEAVE FOR TURKEY. Tripoli, November 2. From a recaptured fort the Turks on Tuesday ineffectually shelled the cruisers, which demolished the fort. Malta, November 2. It is reported that practically all the Italian warships have left Tripoli for Turkey. Rome, November 2. Admiral Aubrey considers the fleet is sufficient to occupy several islands in the archipelago, to blockade the Dardanelles, and make a naval demonstration at Salonika or Smyrna. OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA. Malta, November 2. Two cases of cholera have been reported at a workhouse adjoining the refugee camp, where there have previously been numerous fatal and suspected cases. AN INDIAN APPEAL. Calcutta, November 2. The Red Crescent Society telegraphed to the King and Parliament, appealing to them to prevent indiscriminate daughter in Tripoli. The society is receiving numerous Mohammedan applications for service in Tripoli. UNREST IN EGYPT. Cairo, November 2. Anti-European riots in Alexandria resulted in 200 arrests. Many Christians were wounded, and four Italians and two natives are reported to have been killed. The mosques in Cairo are illuminated and a holy war preached. The police cleared the streets and made forty arrests in Cairo. MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. TROOPS LANDED. Received 4, 12.45 a.m. Cairo, November 3. Martial law has been proclaimed at Alexandria, and the cruiser Lancaster has landed 200 men. AUSTRALIANS ANXIOUS FOR A FIGHT. Melbourne, November 3. Many Australians are anxious to fight in the Turko-Italian war, and have offered their services to the Italian Consul, who is forwarding their offers. He states that it is unlikely they will be accepted.