A telegram from Tripoli says that the Italians bombarded the town yesterday morning, but this has not hitherto been confirmed, except by a second telegram vid Paris, mentioning that the bombardment ceased almost immediately.
This telegram adds that the Turks are retiring into the interior where they are making preparations for resistance.
The reports of the bombardment of Tripoli apparently originated in the Italians doing gun practice. was immovable, and indicated that apy farther attempt would risk the dislocation of the Triple Alliance. As this would be contrary to the interests of Turkey, Germany regretfully concluded that nothing more could be done.
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