CHINA AND TIBET.
BRITAIN NEUTRAL. ■Stsss Association-By Telegraph-Copyright LONDON, Feb 25 -Viscount Moriey, in reply to Lord Curzon, said tha,t Britain was observing strict neutrality in the Tibetan trouble. The.Earl of Minto would receive the Dalai Lama as a. spiritual ruler venerated by millions of Indians. Sir Edward Grey is communicating with the Chinese Government regarding the unexpected situation. DALAI LAMA'S FLIGHT. THE CHINESE OPPOSED. EDICT OF DEPOSITION. Received 5 p.m.. Feb. 27th. PEKIN, Feb. 26. The Dalai Lama has arrived at Kali-nrinjs. He suffered great hard- . ships \inile crossing the jolap Pass, whka ,v;;s filled with- dcep.:siow. ■The > Buddist > Sikkimse sent' the Lama horses and mules. The Chinese cavalry pursued him to the_ Chumbi Valley, but the Tibetans opposed them. The Chinese Government are perturbed at the Dalai Lama's flight. Troops have been sent to protect the trade, to strengthen the garrison, and maintain China's sovereign authority. An edict has been issued. deposing the Dalai Lama, and ordering the •election of a successor. . The edict accuses the Dalai Lama of disobedience and intrigue, and refusal to : pay tribute. It is reported that the Dalai Lama intends to ■ proceed to China and interview the. Emperor. ,' England and Russia are acting jointly in the matter.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14142, 28 February 1910, Page 5
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