Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-29
Italian Government Ad-
here's Strictly to UIti-
matum Condition.
SHIPS TO LAND TODAY
Entire TripoIi Coast Under
Guns of the Invading
Army.

Rome, Sept. 29.-1taly has
declared war on Turkey. An
nouncement of the final deci-
sion created the greatest ex-
citement. Through the early
hours of the day the papers is
sued special editions announc-
ing that the italian feet was
moving in plain sight of the
coast of Tripoh, and intimating
war might be declared at any
moment.
COMEDIES ECONOMIC CLAIMS.
Turkeys reply to Italy's ultimat-
um, II IS understood, completely con-
ceded Italys economic claims in
Tripoli, but evaded a direct an
swer demanded by this government
that Turkey would not resist the
proposed occupation Of Tripoli and
Cyrene. Instead the porte sent
conciliatory note suggesting fur
ther delay. II was known at the
same time Turkey transmitted a
note to the powers, which it is as
sumed here, presented itself as the
injured party and by inference at
least sought their Intervention
STANDS by ULTIMATUM.
The royal government decided to
stand absolutely by its ultimatum
and in the absence of the reply call
ed for to declare Italy and Turkey
in a state of war.
WIRELESS ORDERS TO FLEET.
Rome, Sept. 29.-The minister of
marine is believed to have sent wire
less orders TO the Italian feet on
TripoH TO act Immediately. This ac-
tion followed a meeting Of the cab
met at II O'Clock. at which it was
decided to proceed with measures
previously determined upon.
Rome. Sept. 29-It was semi-of-
fciaIIy announced here italy and
Turkey will be in state of war be
ginning at $3.50 this afternoon. The
reason given is that Turkey has fail
ed to meet the demands contained in
the Italian ultimatum-
TRIPoII STREETS DESERTED.
Tripou, Sep. 29-This city was
desoIate this morning. Nearly all
Europeans left last night upon or
ders OF the Italian counsel and to-
dav the streets were deserted except
for squads OF Turkish soldiers. Ar
abs have held meetings in the
mosques and taken an oath OF unity
and allegiance to the Turkish flag
to the last drop of blood.
WANT ANOTHER REVOLUTION.
Chiasso, Switzerland. Sept 29-Al-
hanians are opportuning General Gar
abaldi TO take advantage of the situa-
,ion and organize another Albanian
revolution in Turkey.
Constantinople. Sept 29.-Pubhc In
diguatiou has been intense since The
Italian demands were made known yes
terday The Italian charge presented
the ultimatum at he usual weekly re-
ception to foreigl- representatives AZ
the foreign Office. Immediately after
wards the grand vizier proceeded 10
the paIace. where the ministers were
assembled IN a special council meet
ing. The ministers continued in ses-
sion until late after midnight.
THOUGHT NOT SATISFACTORY
Their deliberations were carefully
guarded. and though conflicting ri
mors as 20 The action decided upon
were aiioat. nothing definite was made
known until this morning when il was
stated the government had s@nt con-
giIiarory reply 20 italy. In diplomatic
quarters doub, was expressed thar The
reply would delay the purpose o. Italy
as the ultimatgu made IT plain thar
rhe only satisfactory answer would be
Turkish scquiesCtuCe in italy's plans
L. occupy TripoH aud Cyreuc-
IrAIA CALLED BBID.ND.
Cous-autjuouje Sep -e.-The Tan.n
Ir e. sIoIeu- arucls today accuses italy
as a--'uL aS an ordinary brisaUd. and
SAYS Turkey vlil respond with hatred
ard eumI;y and that The ulUmatum
SSH bee the prelude 30 . JLuruer o.
,aHror Tny government has decided
.a enforce martial laa "a Cons tzl--no-
pie .cr Tie present The population
was quiet this morujuc. but IL Was
feared that an asrual -IptgVe In The
Citations with Ilsjy msy lead 30 riots
kilograms from various towns ~ the
empire announce that the moslem