In Tibet, in every walk of life, among the lamas, nomads, and marchants, there are two distinct the those pro-and iso those the pro-and ese; both parties are strong and influential and both parties are determined, if possible, to get the upper-hand. The Dalai got the start and therefore won the day; the Panchen Lama lost his opportunity and is now busy devising other means to regain his position and power.
Geographically the something like thi the centre lies Tibet, the Lama-Kingdom, the buffer. To the south and east lies India.' To the west, like a huge claw, ties China with her commercial interests in Tibet. The question before Tibet is now and has always been, what attitude shall she take to India in the south and China on the west. The internal pressure has been as strong, if not stronger, than the external pressure and in one sense has caused the present cleavage in Lamaland. The Dalai and his party lean to wards India and in cluing so have reed the Panchen and his followers to seek refuge in the young Republic. Inwardly this is how matters stand, outwardly the condition of Tibet is just like a glasry pond.
An inner cine has worked the Power into its own hands and outside of that very little is known.
Will the Panchen Lama Retarn?
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