Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-25
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THE NATIONS SUSPENSE. Still Dangling Between
 Fear And Hope. .. THE PATIENT UNDER THE KNIFE. An Operation On the Swollen
 Gland.
 The Doctors In Consultation. Considering a Plan to Move
 the Sufferer.
THE PRESIDENT.

Again Under the Knife-The Swollen
 Gland Operated Upon = The In-
 cision Followed by Discharge ofPus-
 The Patient Again Doing WelI-A Plan
 Under Discussion to Move the Patient l A Little Better Ground for Hope.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The progress of the Presidents case to-day did not differ ma
 terially from yesterday. During tho fore
 part of the day general feeling of hopeful
 ness gained strength among the popu1ace, | which even subsequent events failed to de-
 stroy The opening of new wound was
 recognized as an extra drain on the Presi-
 dents system, but it was contended that it
 was only temporary setback, and would
 be followed by steady progress toward re- covery. The physicians concluded as early
 as last night that the gland would suppurate,
 and their opinion was confirmed by the ex- aminations to-day; hence measures were taken to relieve the inflammation. The President experienced less trouble from phlegm during the morning. but as the noon | examination showed an increased tempera- ! ture it was determined that an incision be | made, which was done by Dr. Hamilton | immediately after the noon bulletin,
 and the result was satisfactory. Dr. Key | burn speaking of it subsequently, said the discharge of pus was small, that the Presi- ! dent withstood it well. Ether spray was not used, but only carboline. Dr. Hamilton said the incision was satisfactory. The re- suit was small discharge of pus. pr. Bliss said the operation was slight one and the cut was half an inch deep and half an inch
 broad. The pulse accelerated to 115, but
 within an hour fell to 1O4. The flow of pus was small, only about as large as two peas The physicians were satisfied to find the pus at once. I've think all the pus that forms in the gland will be drained by this incision. The cut was made just in front of the lower part of the ear. We do not think another incision will be necessary" At the evening dressing more pus was taken out and the swelling had subsided The operation slightly increased the temperature and pulse Mrs. Garfield took a short ride with her son this afternoon.
 Dr. Boynton said this evening he considered the operation the result of good judgment, and expected that the relief of inflammation would benefit the patient. General Swain expressed similar opinion, and said he felt more encouragement than at any time this week.
 HIS STOMACH CONTINUING TO DO WELL. The condition of the Presidents stomach was satisfactory during the entire day. Up to p. m. he had swallowed twenty-two ounces of liquid food, namely, beef extract and milk porridge. He took an additional quantity>during the evening. Enemata were not resumed to-day. The physicians deny that they were discontinued because they were hurtful to the patient, but insist that it was because his stomach met all the require ments.
 Col. Rockwell said tonight that the Presi- dent had no delirium, that such talk was nonsense. His mind as clear as ever. There is good deal of Garfield there yet. For one or two mornings he a little mixed upon waking, which gave rise to the reports ''Do you read the papers to him now?" ''He asked me to yesterday, but I told him there was no news worth reading, and that settled it.'
 AN EXPERTS VIEW OF THE CASE.
 Of the brain and nervous troubles to which allusion has been made in connection with the President, Surgeon General Hammond, who is recognized expert and specialist in nervous diseases says: "They are probably not due to the swollen gland, but are simply the result and natural one of exhaustion and debility. The swelling might affect the brain through sympathy, just as a boil on the head would be more likely to affect tn. brain than boil on the arm. It may have had an indirect effect through the medium of the nervous system. I do not think either is, however, the case and the paroted trouble has had little more than the local effect of expressing the muscles of the jaw, making it difficult to open the mouth, causing pain and interfering with his swallowing. ''Have you changed your opinion as to the
 final result ?" ''No, do not see how he can recover. But, as Dr. Townshend says, if he lives 8 little longer or beyond the sixtieth day it will be much more hopeful case than it is now. The only real question is the abil- nf hIG SUofo ho,,c T as it is, to recuperate. The surgical work is all done, and it Is now only case for the nurse. If he dies it will be from hamilton. There is natural danger of di- arrhoea, and very little trouble of that sort would bring the end. If he has relapse on Saturday the case is hopeless. Still in dying from hamilton he might continue to live in Q gradually weakening condition for month though that is not likely"
 THE CABINET HOPEFUL BUT ANXIOUS. The White House people argue hat when the pus has been drained from the gland there will be marked improvement in the patient The members of the Cabinet were all present tonight and had consultation with the doctors. They are still hopeful, but await with anxiety the result of the glandular troubles.
 CONSIDERING THE REMOVAL OF THE PATIENT The doctors to-day considered the advisabi- ity of removing the patient from the White House. Those who favored argued that if the glandular trouble was surmounted there would be a clear field for improvement and leave only the stomachic trouble to over come, and a change of scene would material ly aid. It was determined to have consul tation and Dr. Bliss at 9 o'clock this morning telegraphed Dr. Agnew to return immediate ly. Dr. Agnew arrived at 10 p. m. Dr. Hamilton at p. m said the President was full as well as last evening at the same hour Dr. Bliss, when starting to meet Dr. Agnew, said various plans were under consideration | It is the general impression that the doctors will not agree as to the advisability of re- ! moving the patient, and if removed at all that it will be to the Soldiers Home, as it is | known that it is practically impossible to | take journey to Mentor or on the Tallapoo- | sa.
 THE CONFERENCE OF THE SURGEONS As soon as Dr. Agnew arrived the surgeons went into consultation with closed doors. | This fact and that the Cabinet remained un- | til half-past Il o'clock gave rise to 8 suspic- ion that something more than consultation | was going on. The urgency of the confer ence was explained by the fact that Dr. | Agnew indicated in his telegraphic reply to 1 Dr. Bliss that he hoped the conference could be had tonight, as he wanted to be back in | Philadelphia to morrow. The Cabinet off cers went away in company with Drs. Ham | ilton and Agnew, who were. driven to the | Attorney Generals. Dr. Hamilton in reply | to questions said he could say nothing about
 the result of the conference. Dr. Agnew also
 said the same and the Cabinet officers evil
 dently knew nothing except that no decision
 had been reached. Drs. Reyburn and Barnes
 went away at 11:4o, and Dr. Reyburn said
 ssYou'n know all about it tomorrow. can't
 say anything about it tonight" Drs. Bliss and Woodward remained near the President,
 but were inaccessible up to midnight.
 SECRETARY BLAINE TO MINISTER LOWELL. | The foJIoxv;n, xvae sant this afternoon. l Lowell. Minister, London:
 According to the opinion of his physicians there is
 marked change in the Presidents condition since
 my last despatch. At this hour half past D. m., \ there is indication of an increase of lever,
 which they say is in part caused by the increased
 and does seem troubled by nausea indigestion. | (Signed) BLAINE, Secretary.
 The following was sent tonight:
 LOWELL, Minister, London:
 | The President has mt gained to-day. He has had
 higher fever. earlier than is usual with