Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-30
Of war from The hour that the ultimatum
OF twenty-four hours expired.
nepIw NJ TnrRrev.

Of war from the hour that the uitimatum
OF tventy-four hours expired.
Reply OF Tarkey.
coNsrANrINoPLE. sept. %. = The
Turkish reply 70 the ultimatum OF Italy,
which demanded assurances that there
win be no resistance to the Italian mill
tary occupation OF Ttipon and cyrene.
was communicated to the Italian charge,
elgnore Di Matino. at $50 o'clock this
morning.
The message was couched In friendly
terms ond expressed surprise at the action
Of Italy IN view Of the cordial relations
existing between the two countries 1t
pointed out that Italian interests in
Tripolf had not been threatened and es-
pressed the hope that Italy would desist
from its contemplated measures Assur-
ances were given as to Turkeys desire
for a settlement OF the matters pending
between the two governments.
The reply also stated that italian sub
1ects in Ottoman territory were exposed
10 no danger. as the authorities afforded
them protection and added that Turkish
military measures had been suspended
during the period OF negotiations for q
settlement Of difficulties.
The reply was determined on at 9 cab
met council which continued at the palace
from late yesterday until early today.
Upon receipt OF the communication
the italian charge Immediately tale
eraphed it to Rome. The impression in
diplomatic circles Is that the note viii
net be satisfactory to Italy.
The Turkish squadron has left Beirut
and is returning TO Constantinopie. Every
precautlon has been taken to preserve
order In the capital and throughout the
provinces.
martial law in constantlpople. The pop
ulation was quiet this morning.
The weakness OF the present govern
ment Is unfortunate In such a crisis and
a change Of ministry is believed to b
imminent It Is probable that former
Grand vizler said Pasha viii be mads
grand vizier In succession to Halld Bey
i IL announced that most Of the youthi
OF the empire are volunteering for wal
against Italy.
blockade OF rripoii Ordered.
cHIAsso. Switzerland. Sept 2o.-Or
the Italian Frontier Crripolil-Ths
Italian fleet has been ordered to main.
tain a close blockade OF the Tripolitar
coast and prevent even by force the land
Ing Of further reinforcements.
Secret instructions have been given FOR
the strategic distribution OF ships alonl
the Albanian. Macedonian and Syrian
coasts the moment action is begun. to pre-
vent any attempt BY Turkey to attach
the Italian coast through prsvateers
which would be easy from the Albanian
coast. which is on the opposite side Of
the Adriatic sea and Il bat few hours
san from the Italian coast. which Is
quite Unattended.
The ships have been Instructed so L
defend not Italians. but all foreigners on
Ottoman territory, landing forces II nee
sssary or taking fugltives aboard.
The expedition consists Of q complete
army corps. which will be used In ~
entirety II necessary. II will be com.
manded BY General c. caneva. who has
formed his STAFF with General Bricceols
and General Pscorl, each IN command OF {
division. and with General Gastaldelio O
the general staff
His instructions are that the occupation
OF Tripon and cyrene shall be conductes
AZ the least possible delay, but with pru
dance q avoid both foreign complication
and Unnecessary bioodshed.
Admiral Aubrey, In command Of IN,
Italian vessels IN the waters OF Tripoii