Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-08-28
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EAST ERIN.
No Change sn sae prestden,'s
Cona,ttoe.
WAsHINeToN, Aug. 27th.-Re-
ports from the sick room say there
is no change in the Presidents
condition. The doctora continue
administering stimulants to pro-
long life.
Or. Hiss Insefvfewed.
EXECUTIVE MANsIoN,IAug. 27th,
4P. M.-Dr. Bliss made the follow
ing replies to questions asked him:
"What Is the condition of the
President this afternoon?p
"He has had O more comfortable
day than was anticipated this
morning. His mental condition is
perfect. He takes food we'll, is
resting quietly, and his pulse is
now about ia"
"Do you think there Is any more
reason for encouragement?o
"The facts L have given you are
some encouragemeut."
| Gen. Swain, who recently came
from the Presidents room, said in
conversation with friend few
minutea since that the President
seemed tn him better to-day than
yesterday. He appears, and said
himself that he felt stronger, and
for the first time in several days
could taste the food which he
swallowed.
Mas EiRgsr EwD or Three Days.
NEW YORK, Aug. 27tb.-Mr.
SimontoD, general news agent of
the Associated Press, says: My
private advices about the President
are very gloomy. He may linger
for two or three days at most, but
his recovery would be a miracle.
| Bliss Gives sho sres,aena Up.
WASHINGTON, August 27.--Dr.
Bliss practically has given the
case up. In answer to a question of
q Western Associated Press man he
said: There may be hope yet. but L
see no prospect of recovery. DR..
| BoyntOn, on the c0ntray, who last
night had given up all hope, Gays
that the President is better to-day
than for two days past.
The Cabinet consultation broke
up at 1880 aud the result of the
discussion is that Arthur will not
be sent for at present. Secretaries
Kirkwood, Blaine and Hunt were
asked by reporter as they passed
out of the White House as to the
condition Of the President. All said
there had been no favorable
change. Bliss is reported rs hav-
ing told members of the Cabinet
that he would be able to inform
them several hours in advance of
the Presidents death, giving them
ample time to send for the Vice.
President. The Doctor is also
quoted as having told intimate
personal acquaintance that the
President's mind was now clear,
but that his faculties would desert
him some time before death.
the Psessdeps Pseperea 60 Die,
NEW YORK, August 27th.-The
Posts Washington special says:
The Presidents pastor saw him
few moments yesterday morning
and ia now with him. He says he
then spoke clearly, calmly and
cheerfuily. He understood his con-
dition and expressed himself pre-.
pared for death.
slight Improvement Peraepttbte.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Aug. 9th,
8 P. M-LUnofticial bulletin. Ire.
ports from the surgeons room are
TO the effect that there has been no
particular change in the Presidents
condition, but his symptoms con-
tipue to show slight improve
ment.
Sl.aamer aT Hope.
NEW YORK, Aug. 27th.-A
Washington special says: Upon
assembling this morning for the
usual examination, the physicians
found the Presidents debility 80 |
far increased as to dwarf all other
conditions. The dressing of the
wound and gland showed that there
had been but very small discharges
from either, and these were watery
ia appearance. The edges of the
wound were fiabby and the granu-
lation OF a lighter color. His lungs
are evidently affected, and should
the patient live long enough, he
will probably pass through peri
cd of suffering with them. The
Presidents sons were informed at
an early hour of the change for the
worse. They had been sleeping In
cots in the corridor, neither having
ondressed for the night. The
children went into the sick room
about half-past z, and spoke cheer
fully to their father, and his
laughter kissed him. They re-
NAMED but few minutes, which
was significant.
Inquiry was made this morning
about the eminent lawyer who
makes regular early visits to the
White House. The request was
made by u prominent member OF
he executsve force, and was to the
fleet that the gentleman, when he
anne, should at once be shown
nto private secretary Browns
0om.
BtaIne 90 lowell.
WAsHIN0ToN, August 9th. To
,owelI, Minister, London: There
as been no change for the better
4 the Presidents condition since
forming. His fever has lessened
nd his pulse at this hour, 2 p. NJ,
l20. His physicians do not re-.
ard the case as hopeless but as
cry dangerous and critical.
tSigned) BLAINE, Eec'y.
WAsHIN0ToN, August 27th.-
laine to Lowell; There is . soms-