CONSTANTINOPLE, Telegrams from Tripoli, dated the 28th, state that ten Italian battleships are cruising in sight of the coast.
In Berlin it is stated officially that Germany is still endeavouring to prevent an outbreak of hostilities.
Farther telegrams from Constantinople state that the Italian ultimatum was handed to the Grand Vizier at half-past two on Thursday afternoon during the weekly diplomatic reception. The Grand Vizier immediately discontinued the reception and proceeded to the Snultan's Palace, where a special Cabinet sitting was held. It is reported that the Government has decided to respect the Italian demands.
The Porte has addressed an explenatory communication to the Powers.
At a meeting of seventy deputies yesterday " demand was made for the immediate convocation of the Chamber. The feeling of the meeting was hostile to the Cabinet.—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.