Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-29
STEADILY SINKING.
EVEN DR.. BLISS GIVES UP HOPE.
A steady Loss OF Ground Death
from Exhaustion All but Certain
No Immediate Danger-He May
Live Several Days-COl. Rockwell
stout Ia Hope.

Live SeEerAl Days-COia Rockwell
Stout Ia Hope.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 27.-About
Z o'clock this morning the first intelr-
gence bearing on the condition of
the President was received from
the physicians room. This infor-
nation, though mesgre, was discour-
aging. It was substantially to the effect
that the Presidents condition was little
less encouraging than at a late hour
last night, that his pulse had
not yet been taken, but that
it was noticesbly less firm. This feebleuess
Of pulse was not noticed until DR.. Bliss
went to his bed, about six O'Clock
this morning. He then observed that
although the frequency OF the pulse had
not materially changed, its character was
weaker and more unsteady He did not
interpret this as certain evidence OF the
nearness Of the end, but the circum-
stance is calculated to aerrow still
more the Presidents chances for
recovery. A painful period of suspense in
tervened between the receipt of this infOr-
nation and the appearance of the morning
bulletin, and the latter was waited for with
an ominous foreboding that it would con-
firm the worst fears.
The bulletin, when it made It's appear
ance, with the positive statement that the
President had grown feebler since yester-
day, and noting the marked increase
in pulse and respiration, extinguished the
last ray of hope held by the general public,
and cast deeper gloom over those near
and dear to the President. The physicians
do not say, however, that hope is dead.
THE SURGEONS DON'T GIVE UP.
10:3O A. M.-Dr. Reyburn reports that the
Presidents strength up to this hour has not
perceptibly failed since the morning exami-
nation. He continues to take food about
as well as heretofore, and the frequency of
his pulse has not increased. He has just
been sponged off aud seems more COM
Portable.
GENERAL SWANS OPINION.
1850 A. M.-General Swain, in an inter
view with a reporter of the Associated
Press at 1910 this morning, said that the
Presidents pulse has varied a good
deal since the morning dressing. The least
exertion or any slight movement OF the
body was enough to increase the frequency
so that also its average rate might not
change great deal. 1t was occasionally
higher for short periods. The swollen
al fO
charge through the ear and through the in
eisiOn made several days ago. and this dis
charge seems to afford relief. The surgeons
still hope that the nourishment which
the patient takes will sustain him on the
present plane of vitality until the glandular
abscess becomes less threatening, when
there will be, in General Swaim's opinion,
a chance, at least, Of recuperation.
All the members OF the Cabinet came to
the Executive Mansion at a. m, and most
CT them are still there. They were generally
more reticent than yesterday with regard to
their views of the situation.
Secretary Window said that it was useless
to disguise the fact that the morning
bulletin was very discOuraeing.
He was not ready, however, himself to say
that the case is hopeless. He intended TO
hope and think and believe to the last that
the President will live.
say, "While there is life there is hope"
Attorney General MacVeagh declined to
converse upon the situation, but admitted
that it seemed to him less hopeful this
morning.
THE NOON BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 1890 P NJ. [Oflcial
Bulletin There has been no Improvement
in the Presidents condition since the last
bulletin was issued. He continues to
retain the liquid food administered by the
mouth as well as the enemata At the
morning dressing the parOtid swelling ap-
peared about the same as yesterday. No
material change was observed in the wound.
Since morning the temperature has risen
about degree, and the pulse has 1uctuated
somewhat. At present the pulse is l20,
temperature 99.6, respiration %.
d. w. BLISS. j. X BARNES.
f. II. HAMILTON. j. J. WOODWARD.
NO CHANGE.
IL 80 A. M-The situation of the Presi-
dent has not changed much since the earlier
part of the morning, but continues very
critical. The members of the Cabinet are
ali still here.
GRADUALLY FAILING.
DR.. Bliss reports, at noon, that there has
been no marked change in the Presidents
condition, but that he is gradually failing
in strength. His pulse when last taken was
116 to 49, and slightly better in character
than at a. IN.
ARTHUR NOT SUMMONED.
1890 P. NJ. Unofficial Bulletin The
members of the Cabinet are still here, but
no decisive change has taken place in
the Presidents condition. Attorney Gen
eral MacVeagh authorizes the statement
that Vice President Arthur has rot been
telegraphed for, and that no decision to
send for him has yet been arrived at.
DIR. BLISS GIVES UP.
DR.. Bliss said to a reporter Of the Asso-
eiated Press at noon that his belief is the
President cannot recover. He thinks, how
ever, that his death will not occur immedi-
ately, and that he may linger several days.
REVIEW OF THE CASE.
Nh an interview with a reporter
Of the Associated Press at noon, Dr. Bliss
replied to questions substantially as fol-
lows:
"What view do you take, Doctor, of the
Presidents condition to-day ?"
81 think he is no better to day than yes
terday, and, when l say he is no better, it
is about equivalent to saying that he is
worse, because the longer he goes on in this
way without positive repair the less be-
comes his chances Of recovery"
"Not great deal since O'Clock. His
time OF greatest depression is early in the
morning. 1t was so yesterday morning,
and so again this morning. Afteri that he
rallied a little, and his pulse fuctuated
during the forenoon between 110 and u.s."
''DOes he realize his condition."
al think he does to certain extent. He
has inquired about his pulse and about the
condition of the iDhamed gland several
times to-day"
''You do not think be has given up hope
of his own recOvery?n
"No, l don't think he has. He seemed
more discouraged about himself this morn
ing than usual, and l think bis discourage
ment has something to do with his physical
depression. His mind seemed for q time to
react unfavorably upon his body"
"Did he ask you how he was?"
''Yes, and Mrs. Garfield and | gave him
reassuring replies. That seemed to brace
MIN up, and he soon afterward rallied"
"What is the condition OF his mind to-
dayg"
f'His mind is absolutely clear"
"Better than Yesterday"
"Much better. He understands every
thing that is said to him to-day, and is con-
scious Of what goes on about him."
"What is the appearance OF the parotid
gland today"
'It has not changed much"
"DOes 1t continue to discharges"
eyes; it discharges rather more freely
through the ear"
"Are any of the other glands of the body
affected2"
"No."
'And there is no suppuration except in
tho xuolru6 and urlaudep