The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-10-05
TR|POu TAKEN
WITHOUT A SHOT
Italian Troops Are Landed in the
African City.
THE TURKS PUT UP NO FIGHT
Patriotism Sweeps Over Emanuels
Kingdom - Turkish Press Urges
Bitter Resistance-Foreign
Leave constantinople.

CoEstantinCple, Sept. 30.--Special:
The Italian feet today Dombarded
Proyeza district, the government
house and many provincial build
ings. 1t is rel orted another torpedo
boat has been sunk and that italian
troops have been landed.
Constantinople, Sept. S0.-Special:
Martial law was declared here this
afternoon to prevent an uprising
against the young Turkish govern
ment. The Turkish fleet under Ad
miral Buchanan has arrived here
Most of this feet will be held here,
but torpedo boat destroyers will raid
the Italian coast. A nation wide boy
cotting against Italian goods has
been proclaimed.
London, Sept. 30.-Looking into the
muzzles Of Italian cannon Turkey has
refused to fight over Tripon.
Information from official sources re-
ceived in London indicate that forces
from the Italian battleship feet were
landed in Tripoli without the firing Of
single shot.
War Officially Declared.
Rome, Sept 30.-War was officially
declared between Italy and Turkey at
2:30 O'Clock Friday afternoon, Italian
time. At that hour the "a hours OF
grace allowed Turkey in which to re-
ply to the ultimatum of the Italian
government expired, and no reply had
been received from the Ottoman en-
pire.
For the first time in history the wire
less telegraph was used to send two
nations at each others threats when
an order was flashed to Admiral Au-
brey, who commands the Italian feet
off Tripoli, to land troops and seize
the city and to shell the town if any
resistance were offered.
Ambassador Given Passports.
The Turkish ambassador was given
his passports by the Italian govern
ment at the hour war was declared
His government had instructed him
to demand them, and the papers were
made out when the cry "Avanti Sa-
yoia" went up in the streets and
crowds began to parade the Italian
flag past the Turkish embassy.
In a conference that continued for
40 minutes the Turkish charge DAT
flares Informed Marquis di San Gull
iano. Italian minister for foreign of.
fairs, that Turkey had decided not to
oppose the landing of troops by Italy
at Tripoli.
He expressed the hope that should
troops be landed, Turkish subjects in
Tripoli would be spared the humila-
ton of treatment usually accorded
conquered people.
Admiral Aubrey has been placed In
command of the entire land and sea
forces Of Italy in Its campaign to end
Turkish suzerainty in northern Africa.
Troops Landed at Tripoli.
Acting under orders from the min
ister vi marine the Italian fleets have
begun to sweep the Mediterranean
and troops have been landed at
Tripoli.
Italian cruisers have established a
complete blockade of the African
coast. Cruisers are also patroling
the coasts of Albania, Macedonia and
Syria to guard against any Moslem
uprising against Europeans.
Thousands of troops have en-
barked on 40 transports for Tripoli.
This expeditionary force will be un.
der command of General Caneva.
Three squadrons of Italian war.
ships have received the following Or
ders:
The first squadron will intercept
the Turkish feet now on its way
from Beirut to Constantinople. It
will also blockade Turkish ports and
prevent blockade running.
The second squadron will patrol
the Red sea and the third will de
reserve duty at laramie.
Italy Has Big Advantage.
By its sudden declaration OF war
Italy has a tremendous advantage
from a naval viewpoint should hostil-
tiles eventuate. The small Turkish
fleet is off the coast of Syria and is
open to attack before it can reach a
haven of refuge in the Bosphorous.
AS a result of the anti-war demon
STATIONS, which are growing through
out Italy, three persons were killed
and many wounded when troops fired
on mob at Parma.
Naval bases have been established
at Syracuse, laramie and Augusta.
Coal ordered from Cardiff, England,
by the Italian government, is being
shipped to these stations. ......
Russia Ready to Spring at Turkey.
Russia is reported to be ready to
take advantage of Turkeys present
critical position to occupy Trebizond
and hold it, until Turkey completes
payment of the indemnity for dam
ages claimed by Russia as result
OF her last war with the Turks.
Keen After Them,