New York Times 100 years ago today, August 22, 1912:
Say They Will Continue the War Themselves If Turkey Yields.
DJERBA, Tunis, Aug. 21.— The chiefs of the tribes in the interior of Tripoli refuse to countenance talk of peace. At a recent conference of the prominent Arab leaders it was resolved, in the event of Turkey and Italy arranging terms, to proclaim the autonomy of Tripoli and to continue the war until overwhelmed.
Turkish officers who were present at the assemblage swore that they would remain in Tripoli and fight on the side of the Arabs.
The chiefs say they have food sufficient to last them three years, but they need a supply of ammunition. They already have selected a provisional Government.
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