Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-29

but to reject the demand looking to
the occupation Of Tripoli At the same
time the movement will address notes
to the great powers, making fresh
appeal for Intervention.
London, Sept, est was stated
here tonight that Turkey has already
sent her reply to Italy's ultimatum
expressing willingness to give prompt
consideration to Italy's grievances as
soon as she is made acquainted with
them, but declaring that 1t viii be
impossible TO grant concessions in
compatible with the Sultan's sover-
eign rights and Turkey treaty obli-
cations.
1t is understood the Turkish ambas-
sador to Great Britain, Tewhk Pasha,
ON Tuesday Informed the British for
eign office that the landing of a sin
gle Italian soldier In Tripoli would be
treated as hostile.
Sir Arthur Nicholson, permanent
sovereign of the foreign Offices, il is
understood, replied that the govern
ment would be unable to interfere,
as Britain interests were not involved.
1t Is expected. however, that Sir Ed
ward Green will receive Tewfik Pasha
tomorrow, when the question OF me-
diation may be re-opened. Although
the Turkish government Is doing its
utmost to allay excitement, an out
burst of Moslem fanaticism is feared
ltaly's warships are before Trpoli
and ltaly's ultimatum is in the hands
of the Turkish government. Only
a few hours Will elapse before Tur-
key must make her reply.
late dispatch gives the report that
Turkey has rejected the Italian de-
mands. Dispatches from Rome indi-
cate that such an answer would not
be surprise. Therefore, Italy is maxi
Ing preparations ali along the line to
dispatch warships and troops to that
portion Of the Turkish empire over
which she now demands a protector
ate.
The situation in Tripoli is critical.
Most Of the Italian residents and
many of the Europeans have taken a
hasty departure.
The latest dispatches make no mem
ton of the landing of Italian troops,
which Turkish officials declare would
be accepted as the beginning of hos
tilities, The Turkish steamer, Deerna.
which entered Tripoli harbor and
landed men and munitions is said to
be only one Of a number of trans
ports dispatched to the port with arms
and ammunition. 1t is questionable
of the Italian warships will permit
them to pass.
Prof. Richard Norton, director OF
All Excitement at Trlpoli.
Tripon, Sept 2S.-The Italian fleet
is demonstrating Off this port. 1t has
not yet attempted to land men. A cor
don has been drawn along the coast to
prevent the Turks from landing arms
and mon. All last night Italian war
ships passed and repassed close in,
throwing their search lights on the
town.
Five Italian battleships. one cruiser
and six destroyors arrived this after.
noon but did not anchor. They still
are visible.
The greatest excitement prevails ev-
erywhere. Bank and business houses
are closed and trade paralyzed. Near
~ all the Italians have sent their fam
lies away. Tho counsel gave them
free passage.
The steamship Adria, with steam
up, is kept here at the disposition OF
the Italian consul
The Turkish authorities are doing
their utmost to maintain order But
there is an under current of alarm.
Turkish pickets are patrolling the
town day and night The first threat
enlng danger is that the Arabs may
rise against the Italians, who are still
here. The departure Of many Europ-
cans has intensified the feeling OF
the Arabs against Italians.
Trading vessels lie in the roadstead,
their cargoes undischarged No native
or foreign labor can be obtained so
threatening is the attitude Of the ma
tive population.
Probably the remaining mem bers
Of the Italian colony will leave Tri-
poll tomorrow. At preesnt they are
gathered at the consulate.