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Nagcliiilva, ten days’ north of Lhasa. . Their
appearance and dress were Mongolian or
Chinese. The party were stopped at Nagchuha,
in case they might he Russian subjects. It is,
however, not thought likely that they are
Russians. It seems not improbable that the
men are really from Amdo or Golok, or some
such outlying dependency of China.
6. (See paragraph 3 of the Memo
randum for August 1905.) On the 3rd Septem
ber, Mr. C. H. Sherring, the Deputy Commis
sioner of Aim ora, reported that he had returned
to that district from his tour in Western Tibet.
He stated that the success of the expedition
had been beyond his most sanguine expect
ations, and that, as a result of his negotiations,
free trade had been admitted at all marts in
this part of Tibet, and a formally signed under
taking to this effect had been obtained from
the Garpons. According to . Mr. Sherring,
there is to be no interference in future as re
gards the sale of Indian tea, or in connection
with the visits of pilgrims to holy places in
Western Tibet. The co-operation of all the
leading officials has been secured, and the most
cordial and friendly relations have been estab
lished with them.
7. Under instructions from Mr. White,
Captain O’Connor addressed the Lhasa Gov
ernment, and requested them to depute
officials to meet Mr. White at or near
Khamba Jong on the 17th August, for the
purpose of erecting boundary pillars upon
the Sikkim-Tibet frontier, and of discussing
questions of grazing rights. The Lhasa Gov
ernment’s reply was to the effect that Captain
O’Connor’s letter had reached them only on the
6th August, and that it was quite impossible
for them to select, fit out, and despatch officials
from Lhasa in time to reach Khamba Jong
by the date named, and they hoped this would
be understood, and not considered unreasonable.
(See paragraph 7 of the Memorandum
for August 1905.) The Mongolian who, as
already mentioned, proposed visiting Shigatse,
is reported to be a true Mongolian of the
Torgot tribe. He brought some valuable
presents (chiefly musical instruments made in
Mongolia) to the Tashi Lama.
8. (Vide paragraph 4 of the Memo
randum for May 1905.J The Dalai Lama’s
brother, who left Lhasa to join him at Urga,
is reported to have died in Mongolia just
before reaching Urga. Tins news has been
confirmed by a report which has reached the
Assistant Political Officer, Chumbi.
9. (See paragraphs 8 and 33 of the
Memorandum for August 1905.) On the 7th
September 1905, Air. Bell reported that the
Phari Jongpens had received orders from
Lhasa to the effect that, as the Lama Shape
(Kalon Lama) was about to start from Lhasa