Outside Lhasa'we were ceremoni-
"As you are aware, it has been a nounced that a further special body will be appointed to visit Palestine, [ana submit to His Majesty's Government, after consultation with local communities, proposals for a detailed scheme of partition, and that it will be the task of this body to advise in due course as to the provisional boundaries of the proposed Arab and Jewish states and of the new British mandated area, and also to undertake financial and other enquiries, for which the Royal Commission recommended that a financial commission should be appointed.
After giving the terms of reference, the Colonial Secretary continues:
"If as a result of the investigations of the technical commission, which will undoubtedly occupy rany months, the scheme of partition is regarded as equitable and practicable by His Majesty's Government, it will be referred to the Council of the League for consideration ously greeted by a Government A.D.C, who conducted us into the city and installed us in the house set apart for our use.
During our fortnight's stay we had banquets with members of the nobility, The fare is good and much resembles Chinese food at its best.
Tibetan beer is served, varying greatly in potency, from about 14 per cent. of alcohol to a very high percentage. However, the Tibetans are not a drinking people.
When I asked Mr. Cutting his imsion of Tibetan dancing, he re-Very religious and dull."
uydam Cutting is a New ho has visited Tibet before alone. His recent journey was under-{aken on behalf of the American Museum of Natural History and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.
He took with him gifts for Tibetan dignitaries, including metal boxes or Olà English design, embossed with crests, These proved very popular
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