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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
Japan Raids Continue
Over Wide Pacific Area

SINGAPORE A British com
munique reported Thursday that
japanese mobile air and sea forces
still appear TO be engaged in raid
ing operations over wide areas of
the Pacific.
The communique reported that
British defenses in northern Ma
lsys are holding firmly against
japanese attacks and that there
appears to be no change in the
enemy's plans"
British headquarters, reporting
on japanese operations against
the Philippines. said that it ap-
pesred that the Japanese have
divided their main effort between
Manila, subjected TO repeated air
attacks, and northern Luzon where
troop landings have been made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

Ter revealed. have bound them
selves In a formal alliance of four
articles.
They agree:
ITO carry on TO final victory
the war against Britain and
the United States with every
conceivable means"
9-Not to conclude a separate
= peace or armistice.
ITO continue the closest col
- liberation and 10 establish a
new and lasting order along the
lines of the tripartite agreement.
ITO effectuate the pact imme-
= diately.
After peace has been won"
said Hitler. the three countries
will proceed in close collaboration
to guarantee q lasting peace"
As Hitler concluded speaking at
4:33 p. m. 1888 a. m. P.S.T.) after
making his war declaration four
m n u les earlier. Reichmarshsl
Hermann Goering rose and said;
Sod bless our fueh-er. God
bless our reich"
The reichstag. assembled in the
Knoll opera house, os and sang
"Deutschland Uber Allies" and the
Naxi Horst Vessel song.
THE United Press listen
ing post reported that the
singing was solemn and
sounded sad. The listening
post believed that the German
broacast may not have been
made direct from radio micro
phones but from a recording
Of Hitler's speech. They re-
ported that . Nszi announcer
interrupted repeatedly TO give
m English translation-a
practice never before employ
cd. Hitler spoke In = low,
emotionless voice until he
neared the end of his address
when his voice rose TO the
familiar shrillness.)
Hitler said:
THAT Britain and the United
States have "fiagrantly vio-
lated" international law.
9-rhst the United States plans
4 to take over the British en-
pirs In the hour Of its collapse as
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
Hitler Siooge
Declares War
Won Ribbentrop
Mokes Declaration

CONTINUED From Page one1
partners have gone to war against
the United States.
Germany. Hitler assured his
audience. has the power and
foresight 20 take all necessary
measures for the world con-
nict.
WE viii always strike first,
he ssid. We viii always deal
the first blow"
He declared that Europe has
been united under German
leadership 90 defend itself
against any challenge from
other continents. and insisted
that the European front 10
'1mprcgnable."
He admitted that the axis has
suffered defeat, at least temper
arily in Lbya. due 10 British su-
periority In heavy tanks but said
that German-Italian counterat-
tAcks have been launched.
Al So, he aaid. German sub
marines. surface craft and air.
planes have even given the
British m impression Of what
this war means"
From the Kirkenes in far north
ern Norway. he insisted, to the
Spanish frontier. Germany stands
guard behind a formidable wall of
forts. airdromes and naval bases.
ut h my unsuitable de-
termination 10 make this
European 'front.'" he said. "un-
aasailahls and impregnabie."
He charged that Americas
threat to Europe stems from an
inheritance At Jewish and Negro
spirit"
fighting was unavoidable.
- said. Germany h the
chief champion Of this fight.
TIE Germans are In the
struggle Ia save the interests
n the whole Of Europe"
Hitler said that "a blind man"
could have seen that Russia was
preparing to challenge Germany
and that Soviet intentions became
clear after Josef Stain instigated
the coup d'etat in Jugoslsvia which
precipitated Germany's campaign
In the Balkans.
fThe United Press listening post
reported that Hitler appeared to
be suffering from a bad cold He
did not raise his voice to the Gus
tomary shrill pitch. The listen
ing post also said the broadcast
appeared TO be made from q re-
cording, rather than directly from
radio microphones and that II was
interrupted at intervals for an
English translation Of Hitler's re-
marks)
Germany, Italy and Japan, Hit
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

safely and with as little danger
as possible"
o-That the axis has suffered a
= temporary defeat in Libya
due to British superiority in
heavy tanks.
A-That only winter has halted
= the Nazi attack on Russia
and that il will be resumed next
summer.
C-Thst the United States was
- preparing plans for an at
tack upon Germany in 1e4s.
He admitted that the axis has
suffered defeat, at least temporar-
lily in Lbya. due to British SUI
periority IN heavy tanks but said
that Germsn-Itaian counter-st-
tscks have been launched.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
~ AIR R AID
~ MEETINGS

Precinct 71-Thursday evening,
7:3o. at Calvary Methodist church,
Ea. saith and r SITS.
Precinct 77-Home defense or
eanizstion meeting Friday night,
8 o'clock. in Park Ave. school
annex. e7o1 So. Park ave.
Precinct 12a - Friday evening,
TAO, al Anderson hall, No. 51st
and Pearl SITS.
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Continued Prom Page One1
noon seeking complete clarified
tor Of the blsckout confusion.
Brssley In Command
Wednesday night" Re ex-
planned. Il was N Seattle and
Commissioner Bert Bradley Wss
in command.
The transit company called
ana asked permission 70 uss It's
lights. He vas against II but vas
referred 10 Seattle.
After calling three authorities
in Seattle. all Of whom said they
we're going 10 operate buses N
the morning with lights. he told
the transit company 40 put its
lights on low beam and try It
TT 10 the opinion Of Bradley
and me that that was not at all
satisfactory.
1T was bad from two points Of
view. II makes the people who
have been cooperating so beauti-
fully wonder what is the use >
and in the second place the lights
the buses normally use should
not be used now under any circum-
stances"
Use Different Lights
Realizing necessity for keeping
industry going" said Cain. we feel
the company must use some other
kind Of lights an reduce its speed.
This is war" he said. and
until we are advised otherwise we
must use every precaution."
Except for the auto lights. the
blackout was announced as again
being nearly 100 per cent" The
blinker lights. which concerned
many Tacomans, all were shut off
during the blackout. Each has to
be turned off individually and spe-
cisl keys had TO be made to turn
many Of them off.
Started Mt I:so
Blackout began at 1:30 a. N.
Thursday-sn hour later than the
previous night and two and a
half hours later than the first -
and ended at 7:<5 a. m.
Radio stations again went off
the air Wednesday night. being
silent from 1880 p. m. until SIS
a m. Thursday.
The city commissioners spent
much of the days administrative
session in discussing the need of
clarifying blackout rules. par
ticularly the regulation of bus
lights.
Eastwood Gave Permission
Safety Commissioner II o mes
told the council he had
given the Tacoma Transit Co. per-
to use lights after five
o'clock but said his advice came
from Bert Bradley, home defense
chief.
On the other hand. Mayor
Harry p. Cain was insistent that
Cen. Wash of the second inter-
,eptor command had wanted
cities as dark as they
could be made.
The mayor and safety commits
sioner disagreed on their interpre-
tation of announcements over the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
LITTLE CHILD BURNED

Earl Ducoing, III years old,
was treated late Wednesday at the
Tacoma General hospital for sec
ond degree burns suffered when
an electric coffee pot upset upon
him. He was later taken to his
home, $50 No. Fife st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
INJURED BY AUTO

Keith Housiaux, s, was given
emergency treatment Thursday at
the County hospital for minor
bruises and cuts received when
he was struck by a car at Wake
field drive near c st.
The boy was later taken to his
home at 2311 Commerce ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

Ebenezer Mission society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Inga
Watland, s64 So, Fife st. Friday
evening
Stars and Stripes Sewing club
meeting Friday has been post
poned indefinitely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
Sumner Lodge
Elects Johnson
Miss Fryer Will
Wed Californian

SUMNER - Al the regular
meeting of Phoenix Lodge No. 1s4.
?. 4 A NJ. held Wednesday even
ing in the Masonic temple the fol-
lowing officers we're elected for
1912. Floyd Johnson, worshipful
master. Rex Weick, senior warden.
Victor Ranta. junior warden. Fred
Carnahan. treasurer. and Orvilie
Brown. secretary. Plans are
under way for installation the
evening Of Dec. q. p. c. Garrett
presented three reels Of movies for
the entertainment of the lodge.
Afterwsrd refreshments were
served.
At recent meeting Of the
executive board Of the Sumner
Youth Movement tentative plans
were laid for the allotment of
the funds for 1912. The money is
divided between the Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, Y. NJ c. A, White
Shield home, underprivileged chill
dren and the Red Cross. This fund
is In reality Summers Community
Chest. II was recommended that
the Red Cross fund be increased
from S120 az Of last year, to $3.50.
Last year the organization dis
bursed 81 451.70. Frank Potter
was elected head OF the executive
committee for 1912.
Officers Elected for 1912
Officers Of the Sumner Cham
Der of Commerce for 1912 include
Kenneth Cain, president; Or.
Charles Denzler. vice president;
Howard Schrengohst, secretary,
w. G. Potter. treasurer; directors.
Glenn Schneider, o. F. Rogers and
A. L. Hopkins.
The Sumner post office reports
an increase Of 30 per cent in
stamp sales over last year. Stamp
sales for October and November.
1910. were s2,O9e.30 and for the
same period in 1e41 s2,777.2s. an
increase of S677.9s.
Dec. Is is the date chosen by
the Young Mems Business club
for its annual Christmas party.
A dinner dance will be given at
o'clock at Rosa's on the Tacoma
Seattle highway. Gifts will be
distributed at the close of the
evening.
Engagement Announced
The engagement of Miss Calista
Fryar, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Fryar of Sumner. to
Charles Francis Goldsworthy. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Goldsbury
of Pasadena, Calf, was an
nounced at a party recently given
at the home of her sister Mrs.
Ellis Ash in Seattle. The BRIDE
elect attended Sumner high school,
the University of Chicago and
the University of Washington.
Her fiance was graduated from
the University of Southern Cali
fornia. Dec. 10 has been chosen
for the wedding. 1t will take
place at the Ash home.
Mac Garrett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. c. Garrett, who has served
four years in the national guard,
has reenlisted for another term
and is stationed at Fort Warden.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid will
hold a cooked food sale at the
Wing Hardware store Saturday at
10 o'clock, proceeds to 30 to the
new parsonage fund.
Frank Hopkins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Hopkins, has Joined
the navy. He left Monday for
San Diego.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
MRS. DAVID ADAMS

Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie
Adams. so. Of Rt 2, Box 2. will
be held Friday at p. m. from
Cassidy and Allen chapel. fol-
lowed by burial In Falkland ceme-
terry. Mrs. Adams died Wednes-
day in q local hospital. She was
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
Unable to Settle
NiSqudlly Dispute

An hour-long wrangle between
city council members, civil service
representatives and Utilities Com
missioner r. d. O'Neil Thursday
morning resulted in no definite de-
cision about O'Neils Nisqually
strike.
About 20 construction laborers
left the job up at the new MIS-
qually river dam site Tuesday
morning and O'Neil shut down the
job until the quarrel is settled.
Your postmaster can tell you
how to invest in u. S. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

Your postmaster can tell you
how 10 invest in U. s. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
CLUR MEETS THURSDAY

A business meeting of the East
I'D Street Improvement club will
be held at S p. m. Thursday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

Your postmaster can tell you
how 10 invest in L. s. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
FUNERAL SERVICES

at 5 p. m. from Buckley-klng
chapel. with the Rev. J. Arthur
Stevenson officiating.
Mrs. Emma II. Calligan-Fri-
day at p. m. from Buckley-king
chapel. with the Rev. George F.
Hopkins officiating. Burial will
be in the Tacoma cemetery.
James Moran - Friday al 10
a. m. from Cassidy and Allen
chapel, followed by burial in Oak
wood cemetery.
John T. :. Lyle-Saturday at l
p. m. from Buckley-King chapel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
MRS. CLARENCE E. WARD

Mrs Marjorie Belle Ward. 81,
of 7217 So. c st.. died Wednesday
in a local hospital. She was a
native of Rose Lake, Mich, and
had been in Tacoma since 1917.
Besides her husband, she leaves
four sons. Russell C., Earl M,
Kenneth e, and Frank. all of Ia
coma; her parents, Mr., and Mrs,
Frank Noble of Hoquiam; three
sisters, Mrs. Levina Bennett of
Tacoma, Mrs. George Buxton OF
Weaverville. Calf, and Mrss James
Farrell of Hoquiam. and three
grandchildren. Piper Co. will an
nounce the funeral arrangements
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

In addition TO the amaz-
ing new Nash 900"
you'll also want TO see
the famous Nash Am
basssdor Skies aud
lights that are greater
than ever. New engine
development makes
them more brilliantper-
formers, vet they're
still IN the low and me-
dium-psice helds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
MRS. CARRIE 7. NoAKEs

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie
T. Noakes. SO, of 5406 So. J st.
were held Thursday at 2;30 p. m.
from Piper chapel, with the Rev.
N. NJ. Jones officiating. Crema-
ton followed. Mrs. Noakes died
Wednesday in a local hospital.
She was born in Indianapolis Ind,
and had lived in Tacoma ten years.
She leaves three sisters, Mrs.
Annie Wade and Miss Pearl Mon
fort, both of Seattle, and Mrs.
Ruby Skidmore of Los Angeles,
Calf; and two brothers, A. II.
Monfort of Illinois; and w. c.
Monfort of Missouri.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

native Of Baton Rouge, La, and
came to Tacoma from California
nine years ago. Besides her hus-
band she leaves one daughter.
verna.
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Continued From Page one1
noon seeking complete clarified
49, - -. h1nrLrosss aa-ssssas-4=
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

SOFT COIL SpNtNCS-
On all four uoheeis-hrst
on any lo~-price car
smooth away bumps.
The finest kind of
sptinging today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

lake-cargo vessels ara the real
bridge OF ships on which depend
not only the success of the de-
tense effort in the United States,
but the possible salvation OF Eng
land. For without ore in record
quantities. and without a com
prabiy increased movement Of
coal on the return voyage and
later in the year of grain for Eur
ope's pinched populations, the
British cause might collapse.
Railroads, ship operators, labor
organizations and commercial in
terests concerned with the ore
movement have been harnessed to
the 1871 schedule IN a JOINT effort
to smash all records for speed
tonnage and efficient handling al
both ends Of the line.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
All Faiths, Races
Join Amity Fete

Some 300 Detroiters from all
social. religious and racial groups
will assemble at 6 p. m. Tuesday,
April %, in the Masonic Temple
for the most extensive good fell
lowship dinner this city has ever
seen.
The occasion Is Detroiitts first
civic Amity Dinner. intended TO
bring together all the elements
which make up the PePHlace.
Federal Judge Charles c. 81
mons as principal speaker. will
sound the keynote OF the event.
DR.. Edgar Dewitt Jones, pastor
of the Central Woodward Chris
tian Church, who suggested the
idea which developed into the
Arnity Dinner. also will speak.
His belief that the community
would benefit by a gathering OF
every group In the city about q
common board developed under
the direction OF the Detroit Round
Table OF Catholics. Jews and
Protestants, into the Amity Day
program.
Mayor Edward J. Jeffries Jr. Is
serving as honorary chairman Of
the event.
The final meeting OF the general
committee in charge of the affair
will be held at 4 p, m. in the
mayors office.
Any individual or group wishing
to purchase tickets for the ban
quet is advised 10 contact M. HUI
bert O'Brien. general chairman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
ObjectiUes Given

But whether brought into play
or not, the detectives remain the
same:
An ore movement OF 10000
Il 900 tons minimum. This Is
not a theoretical but an sctusl
requirement. since the steel in
dustrv used approximately =
fourth Of this amount In the FIRST
three months of this year.
O--Commensurate move m n
of coal from Ohio, Pennsyl-
vaula and other lake ports 10
Canadian. Michigan and Mime
sofa destinations.
9-Eliminstion Of port DELAYS
and an avPraEe of not less
than 80 trips IN tie lake-cargo
movement for. every available
vessel on the Great lakes The
schedule calls fer movement ~
total ~ 10000. 600 tons Of hulk
commodities before rfIE SF1EUu
ends. The entire lake feet. ar
cording to Alien, has y single
trip capacity Of 5000 ono tons,
Therefore. each ship must make
not less than 80 trips II the job
Is 70 be done.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
K. {. GivesPdrty.
To Aid Pdrdders

An Easter games party proceeds
Of which will be used 70 help
defray the expenses Of the Detroit
Commandery. Fourth Degree
knights Of Columbus. 10 81. Paul
in June, where they viii act as
honor guard 10 the Papal Legate
~ lie -EuchariStlc- Congress viii
be held Tuesday. April 30 in
Gabriel Richard Hall. Kercheval
and Parkview avenues.
The Detroit Conmandery, the
uniformed branch Of the Knights
Of Columbus; was signally honored
by The archbishop of ST. Paul IN
being invited TO act as the honor
guard At the congress and was
selected fram- among scores of
other units throughout the coun-
Try The invitation was immedi-
ately accepted by DR.. {. B. LundY
state commander Of the knights
of Columbus.
Two hundred men VIII, be sent
by the Detroit Commandery to 81.
Paul and the proceeds Of the
party will cover merely cUst-nf
transportation. Each eomn4andery-
man will absorb other expenses
incidental TO the trip
Knights OF Columbus from the
entire metropolitan area are CO.
in plans for the party.
James +. Frazer was elected
general chairman and John l.
vice chairman.
Tickets may be obtained At all
Knights of Columbus clubhouses
and at 1851 National Bank Build
ing. Detroit, or by calling Cadillac
5425.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Won't Hamper Grain

whether the heavy ore move
ment win interfere with the late
grain movement IL n question
we stiII can't answer" Secre-
tary Allen of the Lake Carriers
Association said. I'VE expect
more wheat tonnage then In av-
erage years. and will handle II,
whatever tt Is. see no cause
for concern on that score. The
lake fleet has never fallen down
on the job. / don't think IL will
this year
At the 500, as a safeguard
against sabotage, guards have been
doubled and red0ubled. No unau-
thorized persons are permitted
near the locks. Wage scales have
been boosted on lake vessels, and
there will he bonuses for a full
seasons work.
In short say the planners in the
OPM. If planning and determine
tiOn and enthusiasm can do the
Job. the men and ships Of the Great
Lakes viii do their bit and more
in the national interest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
washington ROHnduP
Great Lakes Shipping
Waits Record Season
All Branches in Ore Movement Plan
to Smash Speed Mark in Efforts
to Promote Arms Program
BY THEODORE 4. HUNTLEY


The exception Tor most OF ultIIl'
also.
Under the present plan. personal
services for ships crews are 10 be
concentrated Snn-l0ckS-
Books and personal supplies may
be obtained exchanged here
Laundry wiH be dropped upbound
and picked III or the down trip.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Konoye Hopeful
On U.S.ReIotions
Inisrnatlenal New. ssrrIc. csbl.


TOXIC, April 12.-Relations be-
tween Japan and the United
States have grown no worse, and
there will be no change in Nip
ponese foreign policy upon the re-
turn Of Foreign Minister YoSuke
MatsuoISa from his European tour.
Premier Prince F'umimaro Konoye
declared today.
The premier also revealed for
the first time that Russo-Japanese
negotiations for readtusting the
whole situation between the two
are now going on"
(When Matsuoka's visit to
Moscow. Berlin and Rome first
was announced, some foreign OBJ
servers believed his talks with
Stain, Hitler and Mussolini
would decide Japan's war-or-
peace issue. and also her policy
toward the United States. In
view Of this konoye's statement
Of optimism over relations with
the United States takes on
added significance)
The premier said.
1.-The United States may con-
tinue her economic pressure be-
cause Of commitments 10 China
but 7 do not believe that
Japanese-American relations are
growing worse.
1T j. doubtful n continued
: HUK1N- 1merTran assistance To
the Chang hal sehk regime will
prove. effective
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

Pontscs for less than they formerly spent
on much smaller cars.
Before you decide that Pontiac Torpedo
is too rich for your blood, suggest that you talk
to Pontiac owner who formerly drove lowest
priced car. Then see your Pontiac dealer and ride
in one, drive it-and get all the facts and figures
which prove that, if you afford any new car Joa
eqn afford Pontiac'
TORPEDO" SIX BUSINESS COUPE
Delivered at Pontiac, Michigan. State tax optional
eqaitment and accessories-euya. PRICES and Sbeci-
feations subject to change uitboat notice.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13
Pro-Ndzi Youth Admits
Shooting British Partisan

related that he was working as a
house boy for Whittlesey. and that
he played the Nazi war song on
the monograph at breakfast.
Whittlesey. an aid-to-B Britain advo-
cate, attacked him. and the shoot
ing followed, he said.
Groebli was captured when he
attempted to pick up a letter adj
dressed to Nv. l.. Green. care Of
general delivery method which
he used so an aunt IN Seattla
could write 10 him Authorities
had been advised OF this russ
from Seattle.
Groebli said he shot whtttlesey
with a gun the latter had given
him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

MINNEAPOLIS. April y. -
a shooting which resulted from an
argument over the NaZi song, We
Sail Against Engiand," was
marked solved today with the con-
fessien of Walter Gottleib Groebli
is. Capt. of Detectives James
Mullen announced.
Groebli, arrested Friday. ad-
mitted that he shot wealthy Percy
WhittleSey Of Ryaels, y :. last
January 10. Captain Mullen said
Although WhittleSey was shot six
times. he recovered. Groeb i
waived extradition, and is 10 be
returned to New York for strial
next week.
In his confession, the suspect
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

The reputed head Of the
CrOatlan Ustaehi. a terrorist
organization, and. according
TO Berlin, leader of the move
ment in Croatia to break from
the Yugoslavian government
and set up an Independent
state under the benevolent
protection" of the Mani gov
eminent. He has been in exile.