New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-29
PRESS BACKS GOVERNMENT
Ultimatum to Turkey Enthusl-
astically Approved.

Rome. Sept 29-The Italian press is
unanimous I'm whole-h hearted approval or
the ultimatum TO Turkey. which, II holds
clearly defines the situation and estap-
fishes line Of conduct to which Italy Is
now committed. The ''Tribuna' says:
The Italian government has for a long
time tried TO settle the question by every
diplomatic method, but without en ILL.,
Turkey now wakes up from a lons ,on
and offers concessions, when come u"
late. :,
Military occupation Of Tripoli is not de-
sired by Italy. II is imposed by the tacls
of the situation If Turkey to-day were
more farsighted than i'm the past, the SOU
ton of the Tripoli question would ps a
source OF strength. instead OF weakness
TO her.
"The Trbuna'' adds that in case OF
conflict the Turkish residents in italy VIII
be allowed to remain i'm all security. Inc
measures Italy may take I'm Trpot. II says
will be to safeguard the lives end interests
OF the foreign residents. without reference
10 the Italians.
The fact that the ultimatum which was
dispatched September % with instructions
TO the charge to present it Immediately.
was not handed 10 the Porte until yester-
day afternoon, is explained by its slow
Chasso. Switzerland, Sept. 2s.-All dis
patches reaching here from Rome indicate
that the energetic action of the Italian
government in the Tripon affair is caus-
ing manifestations Of patriotism every
where This is especially so in the large
cities. where demonstrations have been
held and the army acclaimed. The Italian
ha
ton of Tripoli. which they believe will end
Turkish misrule. In addition, il is felt that
TrlpoH under the present administration
is constant Indictment TO interhatohai
complications.
The extremists. although checked IN al
their attempts TO create disorders, SIN
continue their agitation. but the majority
is against them, and the general puohc
have asserted in an unmistakable way
their firm desire that Trlpoh become
civilized territory under Italian DOMINION
The Pope is showing great interest in the
preparations for the expedition and mas OF
dercd a propaganda for the purpose OF III
structing the missionaries TO use their III
nnencc I'm favor Of the Italian plans, con-
sidering these rs Offering advantages TOT
the spread of Catholicism in North Africa
but he hopes that success will be attained
By Italy without the shedding Of blood.
Those who are inclined to be supersutious
are disturbed by the news that the Italian
cruiser Minerva ran ashore recently CON
sldering this a bad omen, particularly as
the accident happened soon after tue
cruiser san Giorgio met the same misfort-
une I'm the Gulf OF Naples and the loss "i
a torpedo boat in the naval rpanPuvres'
fbe Minerva was loaded with mines, in
tended for use against the Turks. After
getting off the shoal she was Obliged to
enter the dockyard, as she suffered con-
siderable damage
King Victor Emmanuel has received
message from the Turkish mission Wnlch
visited him not long ago at Racoonlgl 10
offer him congratulations on the jubilee
nj Italian unity The mission asks him 10
intervene in behalf Of peaceful relations
bstWccn the two countries.