793B.00/7–1251: Telegram
The Consul General at Calcutta (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
34. Intel dated 11th. Linn, at Kalimpong, states Shakabpa has just received word from Dalai Lama that Dalai Lama will meet Chinese delegation and return to Lhasa in ten days. Linn adds will be difficult change Tibet’s plans for giving up all resistance but he (Linn) is convinced member Tibetan delegation who is close to Dalai Lama will cooperate with [name deleted] and Shakabpa in attempting arrange for Dalai Lama to come to India. They believe Dalai Lama “unable” come to India. Dalai Lama’s decision recall all Tibetan officials to Yatung appears definite. Linn urgently requests instructions re possible US assistance air travel (Embtel 131, July 10)1 also any other possible helpful info.
We are asking Linn clarify reference to inability Dalai Lama come India.
Press today carries PTI story from Kalimpong, stating Dalai leaving [for?] Lhasa July 22, also that Chinese delegation, accompanied by large number Tibetan officials, left Kalimpong yesterday for Tibet via Gangtok. Article adds large concentration Chinese Liberation [Page 1748] Troops reported on east border Tibet and movement these forces toward Lhasa will coincide with arrival there of Chang Ching-wu.2
Sent Dept 34; rptd info Delhi 36.