Darjeeling, Feb, 18.
Fou members of the Int, Everest Expedition arrived hero late yesterday to. begin the preparation of bases for the final attempt to climb Alt, Everest.
Work. on' the bases will begin immediately but, the final effort to reach the top of the moun probably nor take plac b Middle of May After that time, the made in approximately two weeks if it is to be successful. Weather conditions during that period will favour the expedition, The men ho arrived to-day from Calcutta found "the natives still sceptical. Both natives India and Tibet have always declared that the expedition could never reach top... Tibetans believe the way will barred by, spirits and most of the Indians believe that weather conditions and the ice at the top, will prevent success.—United Press.
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