THE ADVANCE TO LHASA—1904
Dalai Lama asks Tongsa Penlop to effect a settlement, p. 223. Action at
Karo-la, p. 224. At Nagartse find deputation from Lhasa, p. 225. They
ask us to return to Gyantse, p. 226. They fear their religion will be
spoilt, p. 230. And that Russians might want to go to Lhasa, p. 231.
Importance I attached to good personal relations, p. 232. The beautiful
Yam-dok Tso (lake), p. 233. Arrival at Brahmaputra, p. 234. Letter from
National Assembly, p. 235. Question whether to negotiate here or go on
to Lhasa, p. 236. Major Bretherton drowned, p. 237. Dalai Lama’s
Chamberlain brings letter from his master, p. 238. I reply that we must
advance to Lhasa, p. 239. We discuss general question of intercourse
with India, p. 240. Further discussion with Ta Lama, p. 243. We advance
across Brahmaputra, p. 247. Final deputation attempts to dissuade us
from going to Lhasa, p. 249. Arrival at Lhasa, p. 250.