The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-05
ITALY OCCUPIES
TR|P0L|; TURKS
LEAVE THE CITY
White Flags Are Run Up As
Troops Leave Crumbling
Fortiflcations
GREATEST REJOICING
BY ROMAN POPULACE
News is Received by Wires
leSs--Duke of Abruzzi
Begins Bombardment
of Prevesa


ing struggle against the heavy guns
of the Italian warships. the Turkish
troops in Tripol to-day abandoned
their demolished. Notifications. ran up
the white flag and retreated outside
the city, while ltaly's flag. borne in
triumph by q large landing party was
flung from the badly damaged govs
errors palace.
Italy had occupied the Turkish city.
The bombardment bringing about
this epoch making event In the worlds
history was extended over more than
day. with frequent cessation to give
the Turks an opportunity to surrender
and to prevent any unnecessary loss
OF life. There were many fatalities
among the Turks, who herofcally de-
fendea their ancient fortresses, but the
Italian fleet and its men escaped with
out damage,
PopuIaee Rejoices.
The information of the victory cana
to Rome by wireless from Admiral
Aubrey. on board the flagship Gieus-
sepe Garibaldi, and when the news
was officially announced by special
editions of the evening papers tho
CROWDS III the streets went Wild with
enthusiasm. Tonight PROFESSIONS OF
the people. bearing torches and head
ed by bands are marching through tho
principal streets Of the city giving vent
to their peatup enthusiasm by tho
noisese demonstration the city has
seen since 1870.
The report of the bombardment on
Iripoll shows that the Italian guns-
men showed most excellent marksmAn-
ship. The hrst shots from the Italian
Warsnips We're well placed, and only
Few OF them were necessary to work
havoc to the Turkish fortificauons.
Another feature of Significance ID thae
the Italians did not use their heayi-
est guns in the work OF demolishing
the forts. The large guns were con-
sidered unnecessary. and the work
was done by the smaller arms
Residents Leave City.
Except for the Turkish troops. and
few sympathizers Tripolt was de-
serted yesterday afternoon when the
firing began, according to the official
report received here When the
cruiser Gieussepe Cartbaldi sent the
first shot whizzing on its way into
Turkish territory, 1t brought a quick
response. The Turkish gunners were
evidently much excited, as their shots
went wild. and dropped In the water
some distance from the feet,
The Garibaidi and the Francesca
Ferruchio. which took the initiative
In the firing. were within two kilo-
AAAS~t 60 VA SAo AoWA. anu the sea WA0
calm. The first shot was directed
at the Governors palace and 1t hit
the mark. The response from the
palace and the Amelia Sultane forts
was Immediate, but the aim poor. Tho
Garibaldi continued to hammer away
at the Governors palace. while the
Varez and the Ferruchio turned their
attention to the Notifications. One
OF the first shots from the Varez went
crashing through the Turkish iight-
house. sending shower Of stones
and dust in every direction. The
fortiacation near the lighthouse re-
piled with their smaller guns. but did
no damage.
Italians ION Edge"
On board the Italian ships every4
thing moved with elock-like pre-.
cision. Each shot sent home by the
Italian gunners was cheered by the
crew who were ION edge" for the
fight. Flags were flying over all the
oonsulates. The forts alone showed
Turkish flags. The Italian FIRE became
heavier. while the responses from the
forts were weakening. The Italians.
quick TO follow up their advantage,
sent shell after shell whizzing through
the air to do It's work in the crumbs
ling Notifications. 1t was easily seen
through the glasses that many of the
Turkish guns were dismounted as a
result OF the fire. The Governors
palace was riddled and almost de-
molished.
The central forts ceased firing at
O'clock, last evening but "a the cutter
forts, Hamidieh and Sultana, kept up
defense. Their shots were better
directed. but they, too, were unable
TO do any damage. The wharves were
deserted. Flames from a number OF
fires could be seen in those quarters
adjacent to the scene OF the bom-
bardment. At dark Vice Admiral
Faravelli gave the order. cease mr.
ing" During the night the sky glow
cd with the reflection from the fires
that were spreading to many parts Of
the city.
The bombardment was resumed
this "wednesday morning. 1t Wa
heavier than that Of yesterday. but
the outer forts had been put out Of
commission and were unable to 70.
ply. Their ruin seemed complete. The
Turks had removed their guns dur
Ing the night to the heights back a.
the city. and there. behind the en-.
trenchments that had been thrown ~
several days ago. sent shot after shoe
In defiant rage at the Italians.
White Flags Run Up.
The order to move closer In shore
was then given and the Italian war
ships came IL to the hArbor. within =
short distance Of the quay. From
their new position they sent charge
after charge OF shrapnel from their
guns over the city and into the newly
made fortincations Of tho Turks. SENDS
ing them running in every directions
Then came the white nAgA
Here and there, along the hei9hto
back Of the town. the little emblem
OF surrender was hung 10 the breesas
and preparattons were At onca made
Nv tho Italians to land. in q ohee4
time q landing party. sttll under -
protection OF tho frowning gums o&
the feet. had landed and the 6al g
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