Two weeks ago, an effort was made on the frontier, to establish what might be termed a civil form of administration. Heretofore, as in practically every other part of] China, the military have dominated the affairs of the border. The arrival three deputies from the capital, Joined by to deputies already on the frontier, on March 24, resulted in 'a great gathering in the city. The public schools (boys and girls), the chambers of commerce (Chinese and Tibetan), the militia (Tibetan and Chinese), with all the officers attach.
the border military administration, and all the people of importance' in the town were invited to the) opening ceremony. The French and] British residents in the town were The frontier graced the gathering with the most glorious weather and the presence of the: officers commanding the troops, with. the chamber of commerce, delegates, gave the occasion considerable importance.
The whole affair was elaborately. arranged. A large photograph of Dr. Sun was hung'p in the hall and the company were invited to pay their respects to the great hero of the Chinese Republic. Then began the main business of the occasion, namely, speeches announcing the Purpose of the gathering and speeches of welcome. The five deputies first addressed the com-any, then representatives of the} officers and of the schools. Next) they called on a friendly "Imperial-Sat" to say a few words, then the large audience was addressed in Tibetan, and this was followed by the presentation of Chinese scrolls. Then followed the usual pho! after which came a Chinese spread,
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