The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Yesterdays Report of
His Condition.
GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT In
His SYMPTONS.
Expressions Of Sympathy
From All Over the World.
ITO a. MI


WASHINGTON, July 4-The feeling of
suspense which prevailed late last night at the
Executive Mansion was relieved somewhat by
the official bdlletin this morning. rms was
plainly observable in the more hopeful expires
sion of faces after reading the bulletin
Among others present when the bulletin came
from the physicians were Secretary Window,
Postmaster General James, Attorney General
McVeagh. Gen. Swain, Marshal Henry and
Col. Rockwell.
Postmaster General James particularly SEEM
ed more hopeful and expressed himself much
more hopefully than he did at a late hour last
night. Secretary Window says he has never
lost hope, but that his anxiety last night at
midnight was intense. He felt then that the
case was extremely critical, but he has always
believed that the Presidents courage, calm
ness OF mind and great vitality would carry
him through safely. 'If," he says, "the in
juries are to prove fatal, it seems to me that
we should have had an increase of the danger
GUS symptoms of last night, instead of the
slight improvement which we find this morn
ing"
1850 a. MI
The physicians have succeeded in relieving
the pain in the feet and legs, of which the
President this morning complained and which
was due to the injury of nerves leading to the
lower extremities. The symptom was not re-
garded as dangerous, but the pain, if allowed
to continue, might act unfavorably by causing
other respects has not changed since the date
OF the last official bulletin. He is now resting
quietly and his physicians continue to be
cheerful and hopeful.
In order that thesPresident may he disturbed
as little as possible, the physicians have an
nounced that the next bulletin will not be is
sued until p. m.
1890 P. M.
There is no material change in the Pres
ident's condition. DIR. Agnew, the emil
nent surgeon of Philadelphia, who came
here this morning to consult with the resident
attending physicians, says that in his judgment
there are some features of the Presidents case
which are extremely encouraging. Among
these is the fact that the kidneys and intes-
tines are entirely uninjured and capable of
performing their functions. The liver is lac
Grated to some extent, and the large nerves
leading from the spinal to the lower extremi-
ties have been SO injured as to cause the pain
which the President refers to in his feet EThe
stomach, however, retains nourishment and
the patient is slowing gathering strength to
meet the secondary Inflammation when it oc-
ours. AS yet there is little evidence of it and
nothing to indicate that it will be of an extra
ordinary extent or severity.
DR.. Agnew regards the Presidents condition
with much hopefulness.
Secretary Blaine has just sent the following
telegram to tie representatives of the United
States in London and Paris;
An important consultation was held this
morning, at which DIR. Agnew, of Philadel-
phia, and DR.. Hamilton, of New York, able
and skillful surgeons, were present. The re-
suit is not reaSSuring, though the conclusion
was that recovery is possible. We do not give
up hope. BLAINE, Secretary.
Il P. MI
There has been but little change in the Pres
ident's condition since the last bulletin. He
complains much less of pain in his feet. He
has vonited occasionally. Pulse ITO, tempera.
ture 100, respiration, a.
(Signed) D. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
L. 1. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN
2P. M
No material change has taken place in the
Presidents condition since the last official bull
letin.
. [2.O5P.
The last official bulletin issued regarding the
Presidents condition is considered by the med.
ical profession to be quite encouraging and sig
nifcant of favorable results. The President
has been kept very quiet during the day Not
even his sons were admitted to his room. 1t is
considered by many that the present is the
most critical period, and every precaution is
being taken to prevent noise or excitement Of
any character in or about the mansion.
DR.. Bliss remarked to cabinet officer short
ly after the O'Clock bulletin was issued that
there were less indications of peritonits now
than when the O'Clock bulletin was written.
1925 p m.
The President awaked from sleep few min
utes ago and said to DR.. Bliss, doctor, fee
better than l have at any time since 1 wa
wounded"
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The attending physicians continue to expires
hopeful opinion of the Presidents case
Peritonitis has not supervened as yet, ant
there are no more indications of it than thi
morning. the condition of the patient, there
fore, although critical, is no worse than was t.
be expected.
The Secretary of State has just sent the fol
| lowing telegram TO Hon. Amos Townsend
Cleveland, Ohio
The Presidents condition has not materiall
changed since morning. AT this hour q. 32) h
is suffering less pain He is entirely calm an,
whatever fate God may oidain for him, will
! perfect resignation and with sublime Christian
| faith. We are profoundly anxious and We
| hopeful as to the final result.
| JAMES G. BLAINE.
Hundreds of persons from the North South
East and West have come to Washington sine
| Saturday in order that they may be nea
| enough to hear the first news. Every trai
| brings new arrivals. Crowds continually lin
| ger about the White House grounds and man
| of the best citizens of the land are to be see
in groups at the White House gate standin
| ld(eSt mo
nation of the Presidents condition.
VICE PRESIDENT ARTHUR
His Bearing Winning General Common
| dalton.
New YORK, July 4.-The Commercial
| Washington dispatch says the unfavorab]
comments that were heard yesterday over th
supposed neglect of Gen. Arthur to call at tn
White House, are not heard today, but j
| the modssty and manIiness Of his bearins
| Every one who has seen Gen. a rthur has ee
much impressed by his conduct and the ten dc
solicitude Die has exhibited for the Presi
dent. His fervent desire that Gen. CARTEL
may be saved has impressed everybody VIII
has seen him.
His interview with Mrs. Garfield last ever
| ing at the White House is said to have hee
very touching. He was unable to conceal h
own emotion and tears coursed rapidly dow
ms cheeks e He has been deeply touched b
the cruel lnslnationS of some of the press Whic
sought to create the impression that he wilful]
remained away from the White House. Tn
fact is he was very DESTROYS of seeing III
President, but the strict prohibition Of til
physicians that no one but members of til
family be admitted to the bedside, preyente
it. Mr.. Arthur was summoned to Washlngto
by Mr.. Blaine.
PHYSICIANS OPINIONS.
DR.. Bliss Says there is Reason for Hon
DR.. Bliss, in conversation at noon upon Il
Presidents condition, says that while it is sti
critical, there is every reason for hope Of b
recovery, and considering the nature of I'll
wound the situation is as favorable az
possibly could be. Regarding the crisis Ii
doctor said: "1f the President passess throne
to-day without losing strength, it will be g
ceedingly encouraging. The crisis, howeye
cannot be definitely fixed, as there NAV be
change at any time.''
The doctors said that the exsminatio,
which have been made confirm the opinic
that the ball is located in the neighborhood
the liver. The Presidents diet consists almo
exclusively of milk and lime water, which
has retained very we'll. He vomited slight
early this morning. The doctor in conclusic
said, owe all know that the President il in
exceedingly precarious condition but thera