The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1911-10-06
ITALY DECLARES WAR WHEN
TURKSREFUSE EHERDEMANDS
Transports Carrying $4,000 Italian Troops
Anchored In Harbor of Tripoh--- Turkish
Destroyer is Destroyed by Cruiser
Occupation of TripOli Expected to
be Followed by Massqcres

skiing Il
0 pay th Saloniki, European Turkey, Sept. 80.
Auditor q a. m.)-An Italian cruiser destroy
ng to Isl Turkish destroyer in the harbor
ue9',on Provesa, in Epirus and landed
qainet loops. The Turkish authorities are
ous nding a battalion of troops to Pro
sa. The number of the dead and in
red is not known. The circumstances
IkII the attack have not been reported
War was declared by Italy against
ARIrkey Friday afternoon, following the
Ntion of the Ottoman government in
fusing to concede to the demands of
ally with reference to the occupation
Tripoli
About 81 italian troops have landed at Tripol
I'D Bengazi under the protection of
NV e Italian fleet which is now anchored
If Tripoli.
A messenger from the Italian feet
as called upon the Turkish govern
Oklallent under flag of truce and request
Generaid that he surrender
and w. Transports carrying 10000 Italian
neys foroops are anchored under steam in the
of the arbor of Tripoli, ready to unload IN
will sim instant's notice.
court 0 The news that war had been declared
for ealgainst Turkey was conveyed to the
againstommander of the Italian fleet outside
collect 'ripoli from Rome by wireless.
ments 1t is reported from Constantincp,e
ownershat the Turkish cabinet had resigned
case wiaid Pasha president of the Turkish
of Logenate has been appointed grand
decideeizier and Kailmil Pasha foreign min
to the 'ter Mahmoud Sheftka Pasha Will
public remain secretary of war
1t is not known what effect this will
;, Bay nave on the situation.
4ouis; A Constantinople cablegram an
.ouis; nounces that the government has de
,adng cided not to oppose armed resistance
l., St to the occupation of Tripoli, but this
er H., information was based on deibera-
Pre- tiors of the Turkish officials prior to
'eoria, the battle of Proversa in Epirus
Regal A patrol along the Albanian coast
-lantic viii prevent filibustering experitions
Water against the Italian coast opposite.
There is doubt in many quarters that
ad re- Turkey will resist, having no forr.dca-
H.. of tions and being left to the mercy of the
Pugh Italian warships in the harbors of Tri-
lnown poll. The landing of troops, due at
t, will noon, was postponed until the consul
time. ates notified Italy
ewing A blockade on the coast of Tripoli
in its will be effective The life of every
1t ran foreigner in Turkey is endangered by
Tta1t ~ fc h1I;
g off that the occupation of Trpoli will be
race followed by massacres.
| and Turkish troops and band Of we'll
armed Arabs are awaiting the Landing
races of the Italians to withdraw to The
iver,' desert. The Arabs want to lay the
some city to waste before the Italians land.
Ike al Unless prevented by the Turkish
speed governor. the streets will be deserted
here and business will be at a standstll
been within few hours
have 1t is estimated that 100000 Italians
npted are in Turkey, and is believed that al
efully will be held as hostages if they are
icials, not massacred.
lance Reports from Germany state that
curse the German press denounces The CON
illing. templated Italian robbery" at Tripoli
aking The foreign office at Berlin admits
rotect great alarm over the situation
occu Reply of Turkey
veyed Constantinople Sept 29-Turkeys
reply to the Italian ultimatum which
ub is demands assurance that there will be
'alley no resistance to the Italian military
West occupation of Tripoh and Cyrene was
the communicated to the Italian Charge
lction Signor Di Martino at 80 o'clock this
cords morning.
The message was couched in friendly
five terms. 1t expressed surprise at the
action of Italy in view of the cordial
the relations existing between the two
Race countries. 1t pointed out that Italian
first interests in Tripoi had not been
threatened and expressed hope that
lie 20 Italy would not attempt to execute
ee-for- her contemplated measures. Assur-
ances were given of Turkeys desire
unced for peaceabe settlement.
gill be The reply declared italian subjects
two in Ottoman territory were exposed to
rn. no danger as the authorities afforded
among them protection and added that Turk
s fes- ish military measures had been sus-
!. The pended during the period of negotia-
con tions for settlement of difficulties
days. The reply was determined upon at a
the cabinet council which continued at the
geant, palace from late yesterday until early
Y. NJ today
meet Upon receiving the communication
nd the the Italian charge Immediately tele-
arica's graphed it to Rome.
The Turkish SQUADRON has left Beirut