Thibet.

Manawatu Herald, 20 September 1904, Page 2

Thibet.

A SATISFACTORY TREATY. LONDON, September 19. Dr Morrison, Pekin correspondent of The Times, states that the AngloThibetan treaty, which was recently signed at Lhassa as a result of the British mission under Colonel Younghusband, recognises the sovereignty of Great Britain over Thibet, Provision is made for the establishment of mail services, for the purpose of trading between Britain and Thibet. , .. The agreement fixes the indemnity to be paid by Thibet ak-Balf a million sterling, payable. • in; ithree yearly instalments., As' security for payment of the indemnity British troops are to , occupy the Chumbi Valley for three years, dr' I ‘until payment. Article nine of the treaty provides that, without Britain’s . consent, no territory is to be sold or leased to a foreign Power, nor is a foreign Power to be allowed to interfere with Thibet’s affairs, or construct roads,, railways, or telegraphs, or open mines. Dr Morrison states that China is fairly satisfied with the Thibetan treaty, believing in Britain’s good -f faith. The authorities at Pekin, adds Dr Morrison, endorse the view of the Ambans (Chinese 'iKesidents at Lhassa) and the Thibetans that the Dalai Lama (who recently fled towards Mongolia) is virtually deposed.