Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-04
ing as to his recovery can be said. It is the
beginning of the end.

HANGING ON A THREAD.
WASHINGTON, July AT two O'Clock
this morning the Presidents condition
shows no improvement. On the contrary,
he has become worse. The symptoms Of
peritonitis have become more defined.
Only the very slightest hopes of his recov-
cry are entertained by his physicians.
By the Associated Press.
THE NATURE OF THE woUND-THE BALL 10
GATED - ITS EXTRACTION DEEMED UN-
NECESSARY.
The examination Yesterday afternoon
disclosed the fact that the bullet en-
tered the Presidents body between
the tenth and eleventh ribs, on the
right side OF the spinal column, and passing
forward and downward into and through
the lower end of the rightlobe Of the liver,
and finally lodged In the anterior portion of
the abdomen. The advisability of probing
the Presidents wound for the bullet was
carefully considered at a consultation of his
physicians at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and it was then determined not to make
any attempt to extract the ball owing to
the fact that the reaction which should fol-
low the shock of the injury had not taken
place, and basides, great fears were enter
tained at that hour that the President would
not rally. A careful but delicate examina-
tion made later In the afternoon revealed
the fact that the location of the ball as de-
termined was such as to make any effort
for its removal unwarranted. This morn
ing the physicians decided that no effort
will be made at present to extract the ball,
as its presence in the location determined
does not necessarily interfere with the
Presidents ultimate recovery.
IN THE SICK ROOM.
All the members of the Cabinet have
been at the Executive Mansion to-day, and
most Of them have remained there continu-
ouslY since yesterday morning, sleeping a
few hours last night on couches in the
library. Nearly all of the prominent Execu-
tive officers of the government have called
during the day, together with representa-
tives of foreign nations, the Justices Of the
United States Supreme Court, who are in
the city, and large number of the Presi
dents personal friends. None OF them,
however, have been permitted to enter the
room in which the President lies. The
strictest quiet has been enioined, and the
President has not been allowed to see any
one to day except Mrs. Garfield, the nurses
and the attending physicians.
Mrs 6ar6aId Ia an
at her husbands bedside, aiding the physI.
clans and nurses as necessity requires, and
maintaining her strength, self control and
cheerfulness, with the firm conviction that
the President will recover.
The District Commissioners have publish.
ed card, requesting the people to refrain
from all noisy demonstrations to morrow,
and the municipal regulations relative to
cannon and explosives will be strictly en-
forced throughout the city. The weather
is clear and calm, but not warm enough, II
is thought, to have any unfavorable influence
upon the Presidents condition.
THE DOCTORS DIFFER.
There is obvious difference of opinion
among medical men as to the probability
of the President surviving his injuries, but
there is Enthusiastically an air of hopefulneas
on the faces of the attending physicians,
which was wanting up to a late hour last
night. Despite his extremely critical con-
dition, the country may reasonably cherish
some hope that the President will yet re-
cover.
THE GROUNDS OF HOPE.
The lapse Of time since the bullet did It's
work, with large loss of blood, renders it
probable that no large artery or vein has
been severed. Had this occurred, there
would doubtless have been fatal hemorr-
hage before this time. To the hopeful side
Of the case may also be added the important
point that the irritable condition of the
stomach has been somewhat overcome,
and healthy reaction in that direction may
now be expected. To the ordinary changes
of life under such circumstances should
also be added the Presidents naturally
strong constitution, his regular habits, his
cheerful spirits, his unclouded mind, his
great fortitude, his hopeful reliance in
Providence and his determination TO re-
cover, If possible. These are all important
factors in his favor.
THE VICE PRESIDENT ARRIVES.
Vice President Arthur arrived here at s
O'Clock this morning. Up to 1890 D. M he
had not gone to the Executive Mansion.
When the physicians informed the Cabinet
last evening that the President was sinking,
Information was sent to Vice President
Arthur with the request that he should
come here on the midnight train. He ac-
cordingly came, and at once placed himself
at the disposition of the Cabinet. He had
naturally a very strong desire to express IN
person to the President and Mrs. Garfield
his warmest sympathy and his rejoicing at
the very favorable change which had oc-
Cured In the Presidents condition.
Senator Jones, of Nevada, called this
afternoon and informed a member of the
Cabinet that Vice President Arthur had ar
rived in the city and was his guest, and
would like to see the President If he could
be permitted to do SO. Senator Jones was
told, however, that the physicians did not
think It best at present to allow any one to
see the President except members of his
family.
THE LATEST BULLETINS.
EXECUTIVE MANsIoS, July 3.=-The fol-
lowing bulletin is issued from the ExecutiYe
Mansion bul6 mornings
ga M-The Presidents rest has been
refreshing during the night and only broken
at intervals Of about half an hour by occa-
sional pains in the feet, and to take bis
nourishment of milk and lime water and
bits OF cracked ice to relieve the thirst, which
has been constant. He Is cheerful and hope
ful, and has from the first manifested the
most remarkable courage and fortitude.
Pulse 116, respiration Is, temperature nor
NAL"
ExRCUTIvR MANSION, July 3, 10A.M.-
The President has rested quiet and awaken
ed refreshed, and his improving condition.
gives additional hope Of his gradual recoV-
cry. Pulse ia, respiration Is. and tempera-
ture about normal. d. W. BLISS, NJ. d.
ExECUTIYE MANSION, July 3, IL A. NJ
"The Presidents condition Is greatly i'm
proved. He secures sufficient refreshing
sleep, and during his waking hours is cheer
full, and Is inclined to discuss pleasant
topics. Pulse l06, with a more full and
soft expression, temperature and respiration
normal. d. W. BLISS, M. d."
12:45 P. M-Dr. Bliss reports the Presi-
dents condition at this time as steadily i'm
proving. Iu a private conversation at 1890
D. m, DIR. Bliss said: ''The Presidents con-
ditiOn is admirable and the chances of re-
covery are splendid"
EXECUTIVE MANSION, P. M.-The lresi-
dent continues to improve slowly. The
physicians hopes are strong. No oinhamma-
tion vet. The weather is very favorable,
cool and fresh. [SignedI WHITNET.
2P. M.-The President has slept good :
deal since the last bulletin, though ocea-
sionally suffering from pain in both feet and
ankles. Pulse 104, respiration Is, tempera-
ture nearly normal. Whilst the President is
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