The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
EUROPE'S CALM |S
 AGAIN DISTURBED Italy Makes Show of Force Against Tripol iand Turkey OUTLOOK IS SERIOUS Is Is Expected That None of the
Is Is Expected That None of the
 Powers Will Interfere With the
 Exception of Germany.
 Italy's Grievances

C.nlasso, Switzerland, September &.-Ac- eording to the latest advices received here all Italy except some socialists demands the speedy occupation of Tripoli. The sociallsts argue Italy is not sufficiently prepared to stand the heavy expense re- tice legislation he would confine himself The Italian government is taking ad- vantage of the present opportunity to eX- pertinent in troop mobilization. The en- tire fleet is ready for war. the coast for tifications have been strengthened and O steamers have been chartered as trans ports.
 The contingent of soldiers kept in serv- ice after their time had expired with the reserve brings the standing army to S0,- 900 above normal.
 The expeditionary force, in addition to the infantry, includes four batteries of mountain artillery, which proved effective during the war in Abyssina.
 Desiring to have all regions and Tegi- ments represented in the expedition the colonels had their respective regiments drawn up and asked those ready to go to step forward. All the men advanced and cheered enthusiastically.
 Many reservists asked to be called 10 the colors.
 London, September 25.-Europe had just settled down to what it was hoped would be a season of peace after the settle ment of the Moroccan question, when news of a threatened war between Italy and Turkey was received. Nobody here believes that Turkey will give up Tripon for economic considerat tions or without in structing the Tripolian authorities to or for resistance to the Italian advance.
 On the other hand, friends of Italy do not believe she proposes to take Tripoli with force before she first attempted to settle the differences through diplomatic channels. also 1t is admitted Italy has serious grievances, including the boycott of Italian goods In Asia Minor and T. poll, and dangerous conditions to Italian subjects in Tripoli through the return to the country of the anti-Italian agitators, and the matter of concessions Iripoii granted to non-Italian firms.
 However, from all sources comes the in- formation that Italy is preparing to force compliance with her demands by the I,fsopilization of her ermy and navy and the movements of ships toward Tripoli.
 The Turkish force at Tripoli Is various ly estimated at from 10000 to 5000 men, described as badly equipped and unable to offer serious opposition to Italian land- ing parties.
 Hence it is expected France will not interfere in any way with Italy while Great Britain also would be only an interested spectator.
 Germany would be most seriously af- feeted, as she would be in the position to choose between two irreconcilable friends on matter which was the direct result O. Moroccan enterprise, and which will neutralize entirely the naval advantage hich she expected to accrue from a careful nursing of Turkey, reconciliation between the Turks and Austrians and the announcement of Turkish and Austrian naval ambition.
 Germany, therefore is likely to attempt a settlement.
 It is improbable, however. that the Turks could be held back. For to back down would bring a further inter nal trouble, while for them to go to war would mean al opportunity for which the Balkans states have long been wait irg.
 Berlin. September 25.-Although Ger many has not offered formal mediation, it is learned that sine is exerting her best endeavors at Rome and Constantinople to | pilIS tDO1t n ptdSClui SNttiCicht Ol thC controversy between Turkey and Italy oy CT Tripoli. Germany regards hostlities between those two countries as menace 10 European peace since it would prob ably be followed by an outburst in the Balkans in which Austria-Hungary and the other powers might be drawn.
 Germany advocates as a solution of the question Turkish recognition of Italys special interest and her abandonment of opposition to the economic development of Tlipoli by Italy and also of the recog hilton by the latter country of Turkeys sovereignty.
 Germany advocates as solution of the question Turkish recognition of Italys special interest and her abandonment of continued opposition. Germany's position is delicate one, as she is bound by an alliance to Italy and by friendship fo rur-