Hangchow, Apr. 29.
With the Panchen Lama, "Living Buddha" of Tibet presiding, the Bud-_ hist Convention was formally opened here yesterday morning at the Lingyin "Shih Monastery with hundreds of delegates in attendance.
'At 8 o'clock, 200 monks of the Ling-yin Monastery marched in silent procession to the dwelling of the Panchen Lama, before whom they' knelt in homage.' The Tibetan digritory then' proceeded to the Ling-yin Shih' ina sedan-chair decked—in yellow silk, followed by chanting monks and a large crowd of Bud-@hist worshippers and devotees.
Interviewed regarding the return of the Panchen Lama to Tibet, Mr. Liu Chia-chu, his private secretary, [said that his return' is now merely question of time. Prior to his death, the Dalai Lama had expressed to Anchin Hutuketu, personal emissary} of the Panchen Lama, the wish that the Panchen Lama would return to Lhassa at an early date. Moreover, the entire population and the an thorities of Tibet are looking forward to the early return of the spiritual leader.
Repeated telegrams have been received from the Tibetan authorities. Mr, Liu continued, urging the Panchen Lama to return to. Lhasa as early as possible. Over $0 representatives of the leading monasteries in Tibet have also. arrived at. the capital to invite him to comply with the unanimous wishes of the Tibetan people. 'These representatives have not yet met the Panchen Lama, Mr. Liu said, because their credentials fare still' on the way. As soon as they receive their credentials, however, they will come to Hangchow immediately for an audience with the Panchen Lat Concluding Mr. Liu pointed out! that if the Panchen Lama decides to return to Tibet, his decision will be prompted entirely by regard for the welfare of the nation, not personal ambitions. The "Panchen Tama is firmly convinced of the necessity of bringing about closer elations between Tibet and China for their mutual welfare and prosperity—Kuo Min,
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