According to Chinese information Decree has been issued, reprimanding Wen Tsung-yao, the Acsistant Relent in Tibet, for his failure in ministration and ordering Chien Hei-pao, Secretary in Anterior Tibet, to assist in the affairs of Posterior Tibet. It is stated that the British Minister has protested to the Waiwapa againat the Dalai's deposition and has asked for hie pardon, but the Government has declined this request. A foreign Power la also eaid to have taken exception to China's action on the ground that Tibet was only under China's protection, while she had acted 'a8 a suzerain power, contrary to international laws, The deposition, it is stated, was the Regent's decision on the advice of Grand Councillor Lu Ch'uan-lin, who was once Viceroy in that province and was familiar with its conditions. The Residents have reported that the affection of the Tibetans and priests for the Dalai Lama has been alienated by his pride and licentiousness, and though his political party was endeavouring to instigate sedition the isgtaced attempt has not been successful. Peace has reigned among the people, who are overawed by the presence of the soldiers, Reports also say that on receipt of the Resident's telegrams the Goverment held farther conferences on the subject. It is proposed to inform the Powers through the Chinese Ministers abroad, and also to order the Residents in Lhasa to inform the British and Rus sian Ooosnls there, that the diplomatic fairs of Tibet are to be disposed of by the Chinese Government, and that ro secret compacts entered into by the deposed Dalai Lama with any Power will be recogained, March 4,
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