The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-07

happened to me. One morning the
court physician called on me, bringing
a message from the Dalai Lama that
he desired an audience. He wished, he
said, to become acquainted with the
strange doctor whose cures were SO
miraculous. There is no greater honor
in Tibet than this. l thanked the court
doctor and accepted the invitation.
On the appointed day a horse from
the palace was sent for me. The Dalai
Lama usually occupied his new palace,
which was built at the southwest in
the forest by the Keechee river. Soon
1 was taken over there.
Incense for the Dalai Lama.
If you walk in the forest some two
hundred steps you will reach a stone
wall twenty feet high, and presently
find a big gate in the wall. Within
the gate you will find a thousand in
cense burners. in the shape of mail
boxes, bordering the road. Whenevf
the Dalai Lama passes by the incense
is burned. And what mighty trees in
the garden! BY and by you will reach
the home of the Lamas who are di-
rectly in service under the Dalai
Lama. Their house is surrounded by
fences. The most surprising thing is
that you will observe a hundred
Tibetan dogs peeping out from these
fences, moaning and growing, and
glaring at you from the roof. Some
of these dogs were chained and some
free. Afterwards I learned that the
Dalai Lama was tremendously fond
of dogs. He priced first the most
ferocious one. In a few minutes I
found myself in the official house of
Mr.. Dakan. the court physician.
The Court Doctor.
This house was not so large, but
there was a spacious room for the par
Tor and the studio. one servants room
and a kitchen. The entire house was
completely possessed by strange
flowers and shrubs. You will enter,
raising a white curtain with your
hands. And you will find each room
facing a little garden which is built
in the center. The sliding Chinese
doors were decorated with flowers and
birds. In the drawing room 1 found
a small idol of Buddha resting upon a
high stand, painted gold and orna-
mented with designs of dragons and
peacocks. Before it We're three sta
tionary lanterns where light burned
eternally. The court physician was
seated on heavy rug by a little table,
where his tea cup was placed. What
tea drinkers those Tibetans are!
was offered a cup of tea by him i'm
mediately. He was a kind old man
who somewhat looked strangely like
me. Somebody remarked afterwards
that we might be twin brothers. Even
our smile was similar.
An Audience With the Ruler.
He said that the Dalai Lama was not
i'll by any means, but he desired to
meet me, having heard of my immense
popularity as a doctor. Soon we were
on the way to his palace. At the en-
trance by the gate a Buddhist priest
was mounting guard with a long bam-
boo stick. Entering the gate l found
a large court yard handsomely paved
with stones. This was surrounded on
all four sides by a corridor in which
were placed a hundred benches and
chairs. We then entered another little
gate where four more priests stood.
Here l observed a picture of warriors
and lions painted on the walls.
1t is always in the drawing room
where his august majesty makes his
appearance. Here we sat on chairs
awaiting him. Presently a priest ap-
preached saying that he was coming.
10! the Dalai Lama, who is one of
the wonders of the world, right before
me! 1 could not help bowling most
solemnly. Yes, / bowed thrice, and ran
to his knees according to the Tibetan
GuSIOills he IdlStu MS MANU- upon nv
head and gave me his benedction. He
was accompanied by Zuriel Chenmo
(lord chamberlain) and seven other
priests.
Il am pleased to hear" he said.
that you are doing such wonderful
work among our poor sick people. Also
i hear a good report from the Univer-
sity of Sela, where you are beloved. /
pray you will stay here as long as you
can, and continue your miraculous
treatment"
II am highly fiattered by your
worthiness," / answered.
He looked strangely at me for a mo-
ment or two and then said:
Il am told that you come from Ne
pal. Doubtless you know something OF
India. We fear England. which is
ever seeking a chance to invade our
domain Tell me what action those En-
glishmen are contemplatine-their true
designs against our Tibet?"
A Seeker for Truth.
II am only a follower Of Buddhism
the seeker of Truth" l replied. II
have not the slightest acquaintance
with anything political OF diplomatic.
There IA no question that the Dalai
Lama is a great scholar OF Buddhism
And also he 10 q diplomaUst. He Is