This voy, the latest re-incarnation lof the Lamas, is described asa very Intelligent youngster of quiet personality. Already he seems to. have taken on the air of dignity and serenity that go hand in hand with his position, as according to one who thas met "him, he displayed no fear when surrounded by grown men, strangers to him. A Chinese corres-Jpondent who interviewed him. revealed that he usually dressed in a Buddhist garment and hat and black oather boots. When questioned as to his age he replied in perfect mandarin, but refused to answer any other' questions. A. foreign correspondent who met him some months ago declared that he was struck by the intelligence of, the lad and described him as a "fine, upstanding youngster." "At that time, the lamas lof the temple told the foreign correspondent that all signs pointed to the selection of the youngster for the exalted position, The most learned and virtuous of Dalat Lama, but the most powerful ruler in the long line was the 13th, the one whom this youngster will succeed. According to the will of the fifth Dalai Lama, if the 14th successor could be fotind in Kokonor, he would be the more. versed. in knowledge than all his predecessors.
This selection of the latest Dalai Loma meets with the full approval of both Tibetan and Chinese author!- es. The Chinese particularly hope that the young boy will reach his manhood with an intellect powerful enough to govern his people and Jobtain the unified support of all Tibetans. The hope is also expressed that Tibet, ruled: again by a Dalai Loma, will strengthen border garrlsons, this strengthening being urgent needed during the present hestil-
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