The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1911-10-03
VICTORY FOR ITALIAN CRUISERS.

VICTORY FOR ITALIAN CRUISERS.
ATHENS Greece, September 30-Government advices re
here last evening tell of e first naval engagement between
WarShpS of the Italian and Turkish naveS with the result VIC
tory the italian cruisers, off the coast of Eprus Albania
The Italian cruisers are reported have attacked six Turkish
Crpedoboa desOye far from the of Ncopos Eprus
the engagement lasting for time Of the topedOerS being
damaged that she wrecked while trying to take refuge
the harbOr of NiCOpolis
TURKISH DESTROYER is DESTROYED
Another destroyer sought refuge in the Turkish harbOr of Pre-
at the entrance the Bay Ata where she was again
attacked by an Italian cruiser and destroyed
Four of the Turkish destroyrs escaped in spite of the efforts
made to intercept them by the cruisers It is unknown whether
they have made any port on the Albanian coast
PARIS HEARS OF NAVAL FIGHT.
PARIS, France September s0-Repors have been received
IN this city of the first fight in the poH war; which took place
off the coast of Eprus Yesterday 1t is stated that two Of the
Turkish destroyers were damaged by the Italian cruisers
SURRENDER OF TRIPOLI is REFUSED.
TRIPOL September 3OAn italian naval officer was landed
at this city yesterday from the Italian fleet by topedoboat de-
stroyer with demand for the immediate surrender of the city
and its Notifications The demand refused by the Turkish
COmmandant.
The entire colony of foreign residents have deserted the city,
fearing its bombadmen and enoamped along the beach
They in fear Of being paged of what goods they have
saved by the Arabs outside the walls
Eight hundred refugees from the city have taken refuge the
italian steamer Hercules, which of the transports which
brought supplies for the ItaIian-feet
GREAT NAVAL BATTLE LOOKED FOR
DIANA Asia Minor September 30-The Turkish fleet is head
ing for the Dadanees and will pass out into the Egea Sea today
The orders of the Sultan that the warpS are to seek the
enemy and engage. decisive battle expected within few
days.
RUSSIAN FLEET is ALL READY
The Russian fleet reported be massing in the Black Sea
and is feared here that is preparing to take advantage of any
emergency of circumstances to attack Turkey.
The Turkish government seeking earnestly for inter-
venOn the powers which has before been readily granted
report has been received that two barges loaded with tal
ian troops have been sunk in the harbOr OF TrpOI.
TRANSPORTS READY; MASSACRE FEARED.
C0NSTANTlN0PLE, September 3O-Work is being rushed on
naval preparations Four transports loaded with ammunition will
start for TpO today unless the orders revoked at the last
moment.
Many italians here taking refuge In the foreign embassies
There is fear that general Of italian residents will
start In this city and at other Turkish points, by mObs
TURKISH CABINET HAS RESIGNED.
On account the unFeadness OF Turkey under the OICu-
stances the Turkish cabinet has resigned Said Pasha president
Of the senate, has been appointed grand Me and amOud
Sheiket viii continue minister OF war.
Italy reported to have landed forces at TpO and Benghaz
AMBASSADOR TO TURKEY APPEALS FOR PEACE.
WASHINGTON September 3oe-0soa S. siraus, United
States ambassador Al the Turkish capital has appealed to The
state department 10 intervene behalf 81 Turkey for the sake Of
peace
The Indications are that he United States viii refuse 10 Inter.
ieTe 40 objections have been lodged Washington against The
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