TURKO-ITALIAN WAR.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13524, 4 November 1911, Page 5

TURKO-ITALIAN WAR.

THE MASSACRE AT TRIPOLI. Press Association.—Te legrapb.—Copyng ht. BERLIN, November 3. The Frankfurter Zeitung published a Tripoli message, dated Tuesday, describing the shootings in the oasis. It declares, that the Arabs shot many Italian soldiers, causing panic among the troops. The officers were helpless, and a wild man hunt was begun. The troops were then ordered to fire on women and children. Three thousand natives thus far have been executed or shot down. BRITAIN’S POSITION. LONDON, November 3. 'Sir Edward Grey, replying to questions referring to the alleged massacre of Arabs ! at Tripoli, said Britain cannot interfere in Italy’s military operations. It would be inconsistent with neutrality. The allegation 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 the notification on the 30th of September of the declaration of war. ANOTHER QUESTION. Received November 4, 8.5 a.m. LONDON, November 3. In the House of Commons, Mr Mabon asked what action the Government proposed to take to express the horror and detestation of the House of the Tripoli massacre. Mr Asquith replied that he most strongly deprecated such questions. (Cheers.) THE FIGHTING AT TRIPOLI. A Spanish Account. “Absolute Italian Disaster.” MADRID, November 3. The Diario Universal declares that news from a trusted special correspondent at Tripoli states that the last battle was an absolute Italian disaster. The Turks and Arabs, after several hours’ fighting, carried the Italian positions with an irresistible rush, and captured several forts and a thousand prisoners. TURKISH COMMANDER’S REPORT. Italians Demoralised. CONSTANTINOPLE, November 3. An official announcement has been made that the Turkish commander at Tripoli reports, on the 30th, the occupation of all the forts surrounding Tripoli, the Italians withdrawing into the town within the zone of fortifications. The Italian troops are demoralised, and do not venture outside the town. THE ALLEGED SLAUGHTER. An Indignant Denial. ROME, November 3. As Turkey reiterates charges of systematic slaughter. Premier Giolitti indignantly denies that women and children were * ill-treated. He declares that the army’s courage and humanitarian sentiments are above all praise, and he generally admired its behaviour, which would render this war an example of generous and chivalrous civilisation. HAKKI PASHA’S REVELATIONS. WHY TRIPOLI WAS NEGLECTED. Germany’s Advice. Political Circles Staggered. Received November 4, 9.0 a.m. CONSTANTINOPLE, November 3. Hakxi Pasha has declared that if he is prosecuted for neglecting Tripoli he will he able to prove that the Cabinet’s attitude was regulated by the assurances of Ton Bieberstein, the German Ambassador, who induced the withdrawal of the troops, and asserted it was unnecessary to send provisions and ammunition, because Italy would never send a single regiment or ship. Political circles are staggered by Hakki’s admission. AN ITALIAN NAVAL BASE. HOME, November 3. A naval base has been established at Tobruk, and will be used for any future action in the Turkish Archipelago. PROTEST BY MOSLEMS. CALCUTTA, November 3. The All India Moslem League, at Luck--1 now, has protested against Italy’s revival of mediaeval barbarism, and appeals to the humane Governments to end the conflict. ARAB BARBARITIES. Received November 4, 10.40 a.m. ROME, November 3. Italian officers state that the Arabs killed many wounded, stripped the bodies naked, and cut fingers off to get rings.