The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-10-10
WAR RE0PENS
OLD QUESTIONS


PARIS, Oct. AL Europe is in a
state OF political confusion as the re-
suit of the reopening of old wounds by
the sudden forcing Of hostilities by
Italy and Turkey. 1t is generally &C
knowledged that complications are
likely to lead to a complete shifting of
the balance of power. Here are a few
of the threads entangled in the skein:
Egypt for Britain.
Turkeys order eXtinguishing the
signals in the lighthouses on the Red
Sea may force England finally to pro-
claim its sovereign power over Egypt.
Russia, which has long been desper-
likely to lead to complete shifting Of
handing the only outlet to the Black
Sea, may be tempted to intervene at
any moment. Italy's seizure of Tri-
poll has already broken the triple al
lance, as the German and Austrian
press both agree in saying that Italy
acted contrary to the interests of the
other members of the union
Turkey and Greece.
The Albanian instruction against
Turkey, which was barely quelled,
may break out afresh despite Italy's
promise to confine the war to Tripoli.
1t is recognized that only with the
greatest difficulty will the Balkan
states be restrained from taking ac-
ton. Already there are rumors of a
new movement in Turkey against
Greece and a corresponding revival of
the animosity of that country toward
the Turks.
Partition of Africa.
The theory is advanced by some that
all the African independent territories
as well as all the dependencies belong
ing to such feeble powers as Portugal,
long ago were divided among the great
powers by secret treaties. Thus, it is
said. the powers agreed four years ago
that Italy should have Tripoli. This
theory has strong hold on the popu-
lar mind in Paris, where it has pro-
duced considerable uneasiness.
Germany Postpones Neutrality
BERLIN, Oct. 3.-It was announced
at the Foreign Office today that Ger
many probably would not proclaim
her neutrality toward the Turco-Ital-
ian war The reason ascribed for this
decision was the probability that the
conflict would be of brief duration. No
steps toward mediation were likely to
be taken, it was said, before the Tri-
politan coast had been occupied by the
Italians.
Diplomating Dickering.
WASHINGTON, oct. State De-
partment officials today expressed the
belief that the signatories to the
treaty of Berlin are seeking to effect
settlement of the issues between
Italy and Turkey on the basis of the
cessiop of Tripoli to Italy and a finan-
cial compensation to Turkey.
1t was positively asserted that no
move whatever has been made by the
United States in the direction of med
iation,
Must Recognize ltaIy's Claim.
PARIS, Oct. 3.-The Italian embassy
this evening authorized this state
ment:
Mediation by the powers between
Italy and Turkey is mentioned by
French and foreign newspapers. No
declaration in this regard has been
made by the royal government, which
is resting on the logic of events. 1t
cannot speak of mediation or negotia-
tons until after Turkey shall have
recognized the occupation of Tripoli
by Italy"
Turks Hoist German coIors
AGOSTA, Sicily, Oct. 3-An officer
of the destroyer Ganbaldino, one Of
the blockading fleet, which arrived
here to recoal today, said: