The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-05
ITALIAN FLEETS B0MBARD
 TRIPULI AND SILENCE GUNS
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 | had disappeared. The same voice spoke again: Now the right turrett. In a | flash the second mark was in ruins. Representatives of the foreign gov ernments here admire the organization of the censorship, which, although strongly condemned by the press, per- mitted the government to make all it's preparations for war in perfect secrecy. IL appears now that the government eXecute1 a bit of strategy at the eX- pens, ,f the correspondents sent to Tripoli. They were permitted to go to the | scene of war, some being accommo- : dated on vessels of the fleet. This action was rather a surprise in view of the governments general attitude toward the press. The correspondents, however, had not been long in Tripoli when upon the preteXt that the bonn bardment was to begin and of the de- sire of the Italian officers to secure their safety, they were taken aboard the warships, and the story goes here, bottled up" at sea, without being able to describe subsequent events. No Friction
 Official circles ridicule reports which are described as being circulated with the intention of misguiding public opin- ion concerning incidents between Italy and Austria and of dissensions among the powers regarding the attitude to- ward Italy.
 As a matter of fact it is said that what is now happening was arranged among the states in the triple alliance with the adhesion of France and Great Britain who are bound by the agreement of 1901 to support Italy, or at least to be neutral whenever he decides to occupy Tripol. It is even hinted that negotiations with Austria and Germany which preceded the present action of Italy led to q basis for the renewal of the triple alliance. which will expire in 1914. when to the already existing clauses another will be added regarding the protection of Italy in her position in north Africa.
 The military attaches at the embassies here are following with interest with the preparation of the Italian expedition to Tripoli. The general opinion of experts are that the Italian negotiations have been conducted in a masterly manner. Those upon whom the responsibility rests have succeeded in mobolizing at the points of authorization one of the largest expeditions ever made by sea in he shortest time.
 The first contingent of about 10000 men was ready to start yesterday but was delayed because of the wish of the off
 
 any surprises at sea-
 Italian ships are patrolling between ST. ely and Malta and between Malta and the 'heer' of Italy These vessels signalled the presence of Turkish torpedo boats I'D to last night when they were chased cur of the patrol, managing to escape in the darkness. It must be remembered the officials say, that the Japanese, who had for a long time prepared for their cam paign landed only 1000 men in Korea on their first expedition. This was followed by an equal number of troops 20 days later The operations were begun 40 lavs after the landing of the army. Italy purposes to land nearly 25O,0Oo troops within week and to begin operations.
 Equipment Perfect
 The military officials consider the ar- mament and equipment of the troops per. feet. This equipment includes provisions of all kinds. landing boats, movable camps and field hospitals with accommodations for 30,O00 patients. besides hospital ships.
 Turkish prisoners within Italy, who al- ready number more than 800 and are held at Taranto, Agosta, Brindiai. Ma ples. Leghorn and Genoa, will be assem- bled in the large barracks near Caserta, There the captured ones will be prisoners of honor. The soldiers and sailors will