This week has brought further news from Tibet. The breach
between the two Grand Lamas seems to be widening, for the Lhasa authorities have deprived the Teshu Lama of all authority in the Khambajong district as a punishment for his failure to expel the Mission last year, and Colonel Young- husband has consoled him by remitting half the fine imposed upon the Gyangtse monastery. The general attitude of the people of the district is friendly. They are relieved at the departure of the troublesome Lhasa officials ; and, being a race of bargainers, flock to the British lines to sell produce. Our troops are employing the time of waiting by making a complete survey of the Gyangtse district. The Chinese Amban has promised to meet Colonel Younghusband within the next three weeks, and has announced his intention of bringing some authoritative Tibetan officials along with him. Tibetan troops are reported to be raising walls at a pass between Gyangtse and the Yambok Lake, but there seems little prospect of further opposition by arms. We shall doubtless have to face a great deal of wearisome negotiation, but it is hopeful news that the theocracy is beginning to be divided against itself.
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