Italo-Turkish Peace Near.

New York Times 100 years ago today, September 8, 1912:
Negotiations In Switzerland Proceeding Satisfactorily.
Special Cable to The New York Times.
    ROME, Sept. 7.— Notwithstanding official denials, there is no doubt that the negotiations between Italy and Turkey which are being carried on through unofficial delegates in Switzerland in order to find terms of peace between the two countries are moving on satisfactorily, considering the dilatory methods so characteristic of the Ottoman mind.
    Although the progress of these negotiations is kept a strict secret, what leaks out has produced in official circles what might be called an atmosphere by which the conviction is formed that, if not peace with a treaty signed and ratified, at least an actual end of hostilities may be predicted for the anniversary of the beginning of the war.
    Indeed, hostilities have, in fact, practically ceased, as Italy, while continuing her advance into the interior of Tripoli, which will go on even after peace is concluded, has not struck any other severe blow to Turkey, as it would have been easy to do, since she has the entire command of the sea.
    In official quarters the opinion is also entertained that out of the present war a much closer union will follow between Italy and Turkey than ever existed before, as Constantinople, for the first time, will have been convinced of the power of the young kingdom, and both countries will come to a sincere understanding aiming at the protection of the many interests which they have in common.
    It is also asserted that Italy will send as her representative to Constantinople the same Senator Garroni who was appointed Ambassador a few weeks before the declaration of war, but never reached his post.