Fighting in Tripoli

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 123, 15 November 1911, Page 5

Fighting in Tripoli

AUSTRALIAN" ASSISTANCE REFUSED B>p Gable—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, November 14. The Turkish Consul has received offers from over a hundred Australians to fight against the Italian*, also a cablegram from a Christchurch resident stating that he could raise a troop, probably a squadron, of experienced British veterans. The Consul, in expressing his heartfelt thank«. explains that the new Turkish military reflations allow incorporation in the Imperial Army of Ottoman subjects only. The Italian Consul reports receiving a cablegram from Tripoli that on November 11 the Italian King's Birthday was celebrated. The Arab chiefs rendered homage, and money was distributed to the poor. ITALIAN FORBEARANCE. FLEET READY FOR ACTION. Received 14, 11.30 p.m. Rome, November 14. Italian official circles consider they have given proof of forbearance by refraining from attacking European Turkey, but their patience is becoming exhausted. The fleet is in the Greek Archipelago, ready for action. THE TURKISH CAMP. Received 14, 11.30 p.m. Tripoli, November 14. A deserter states that cholera is raging in the Turkish camp, where there is a lack of doctors. Ammunition is abundant, but there is a dearth of provisions.