New-York tribune., 1881-09-09
EVERYTHING PROMISING WE'LL


INCREASE OF PULSE LAST EVENING DUE TO TIN:
USUAL FEBRILE RIsE-DR. BLISS AS CON-
FIDENT AS HE WAS EARLIER IL THE DAY
DENIAL OF A SENSATIONAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF DIR. B)YNToN.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. S.-After the evening hull
letin issued, DR.. Bliss said that the favorable
symptoms which were noticeable at noon continued
You do not attach any particular Importance TO
the rise In pulse and temperature tonight then -
No. it is very slight and he is still in first-rate
condition."
Do you still expect the favorable change to con-
tinue %
eyes, the indications point in that direction
"You feel rs well about the condition now as Won
did earlier this afternoon, do you7"
"Quite So"
"I have some intimation published to the
effect that the Presidents lungs were affected. Ia
such the case w
"No, il is not the case"
Nothing is the matter with his lungs, thens"
"No. Sir, nothing whatever"
ut has the appearance of storm, doctor. How
would a storm be likely to affect the patientY"
ut would do him no injury. We can keep the
cottage warm and comfortable. There is every con-
venicpce there"
Dr. Boynton was seen and spoken tc.
What Is your opinion Of the President TODAY.
doctors
81 think that lie is doing we'll"
Do you consider him couvalescentf"
NO would not like to say that he is GONZALES
cent. tlo is certainly very much better than he
has been for some time"
You consider him much improved but not ex
actly convalescent |"
THAT is the position take. He may continue TO
improve and he may not be 80 we'll Tomorrow A
man III his condition cannot avoid having UPS and
downs. We hope, and the indications warrant our
doihg So That he Will maintain the ground he has
gained"
Should he continue to be as well for several davs
thero you'd be more sangune feeling I pre
-, Yes, he is liable to be worse again to-morrov
cannot oresee what twelve or twenty -four hours
Are there any unfavorable symptoms, doctorep
NO. The President is unusually we'll TODAY and
certain that he will" 80 ''' 'oSoiu'ely
. understand that he has relished his food TO.
lie may have more than he has for some time
past put nc mas not what might properly be calle
Are there fears of any further trouble from blood
poisoningg" ''0'u
There indications of further trouble from
a How does the glandular swelling lookPp
4 1T looks well. | never saw similar swelling
act better than that one has"
Us the wound in favorable conditonY"
Yes; il looks better than it has"
Has the cleansing catheter been inserted recently
to any great depth Z"
ITO about eleven inches.o
How does Mrs. Garfield feel about the President
tonight"
She is still anxious Of course She is pleased TO
know that he has had such good day and homes
that ii n<oe continue r
How about the story that his lungs are affectedsn
i would rather not discuss tnat subject"
me mem Ders of the Cabinet continue to view the
change to-day an indication of good results and
the evening bulletin is generally accepted as beng
1aVorabie' The tribute paid to the attending
SURGEONS who yesterday Withdrew from the
case Is commented upon extensively, and
whlie whlie some persons are incllned to the
opinion THAT the Withdrawals he nf die
agreement, the more thoughtful accept The ex-
ment OF the case. ~ ''''o-
Old and experienced surfmen say that n storm 10
now and noon Tomorrow A
AT 10 o'clock tonight DR.. Bliss stated that tb,