Dalai Lama asks Tongsa Penlop to effect a settlement, p. [223]. Action at Karo-la, p. [224]. At Nagartse find deputation from Lhasa, p. [225]. They ask us to return to Gyantse, p. [226]. They fear their religion will be spoilt, p. [230]. And that Russians might want to go to Lhasa, p. [231]. Importance I attached to good personal relations, p. [232]. The beautiful Yam-dok Tso (lake), p. [233]. Arrival at Brahmaputra, p. [234]. Letter from National Assembly, p. [235]. Question whether to negotiate here or go on to Lhasa, p. [236]. Major Bretherton drowned, p. [237]. Dalai Lama’s Chamberlain brings letter from his master, p. [238]. I reply that we must advance to Lhasa, p. [239]. We discuss general question of intercourse with India, p. [240]. Further discussion with Ta Lama, p. [243]. We advance across Brahmaputra, p. [247]. Final deputation attempts to dissuade us from going to Lhasa, p. [249]. Arrival at Lhasa, p. [250].
THE TERMS—1904
Disadvantage of being pressed for time, p. [251]. Views of Indian Government regarding terms, p. [252]. Their desire to have Agent at Lhasa, p. [252]. And to occupy the Chumbi Valley, p. [256]. The question of an indemnity, p. [257]. Of an Agent at Gyantse, p. [258]. Of exclusive political influence in Tibet, p. [259]. Of facilities for trade, p. [259]. His Majesty’s Government consider proposals excessive, and decide against Agent at Lhasa, p. [260]. And against Gyantse Agent proceeding to Lhasa, p. [262]. Amount of indemnity to be such as can be paid in three years, p. [262].
THE NEGOTIATIONS
Chinese Resident visits me day of our arrival at Lhasa, p. [263]. Question of entering Lhasa city, p. [264]. Impressions of city, p. [265]. Reception by Chinese Resident, p. [266]. Nepalese representative and Tongsa Penlop of Bhutan visit me, p. [267]. Flight of Dalai Lama, p. [269]. Chinese Resident says ordinary people anxious for intercourse, p. [270]. The Ti Rimpoche (Regent) commences negotiations, p. [273]. Disagrees with obstructive policy of National Assembly, p. [274]. Two Sikkimese prisoners released, p. [276]. Difficulties in regard to indemnity, p. [279]. Tongsa Penlop suggests that Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet should look to England, p. [280]. Chinese Resident denounces the Dalai Lama, p. [282]. Tibetans incline to agree to some of terms, p. [282]. But continue to protest against indemnity, p. [284].
THE TREATY CONCLUDED—1904
Pressure for time, p. [289]. Military considerations demand very early withdrawal, p. [290]. Necessity for decisive action, p. [290]. Tibetans presented with final terms, p. [291]. They propose extension of time for payment of indemnity, p. [294]. Reasons for accepting proposal, p. [294]. Question of Chumbi Valley, p. [295]. Permission for Gyantse Agent to proceed to Lhasa, p. [299]. I insist on signing Treaty in Potala, p. [300]. The ceremony of signature, p. [303].