The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-19
DR.. Mackenzie Fears that Pyamia Has Set in,
and the Mfe of the Imperial Patient Is
Considered in Most Imminent Peril.
The Physicians and Specialists Will
Meet This Morning in Consultation.
America Has Made Him a Gladstonian-
Progress of Emancipation in Brazil.
THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

Indications that His Hold Life Is of the
FraiIess Character.
BERLIN, April 18.-At 7:30 this evening the
condition of the Emperor, though represented to
be neither better nor worse than during the last
few hours excitss intense anxiety. Although
the bulletins do not mention the fact, the be-
lief is generally prevalent that an abscess has
formed in the trachea
The Emperor received the Duke and Duchess
of Baden this afternoon, afterward sleeping for
two hours; later he walked to the window lean
ing upon the arm of the Empress. and was en-
Enthusiastically cheered by the people.
At 5:45 P. N. the Emperor again appeared at
the window, remaining there few minutes.
His fever increased thereafter. and q general
consultation of his physicians and the lung
specialists in attendance was decided upon for
tomorrow. Later the Emperor's fever in
creased alarmnely. and DR.. Mackenzie is fearful
that pyemia had set in
In spite of Emperor Frederick's two appear
ances at the castle window, to-day, the people
had littls faith in the accuracy of the ulietins
issued by HE physicians, and the popular sus'
picion that the whole truth to his condition is
not being told is rapidly drifting toward posi-
tive belief. The theory that the Emperor is
suffering from blood poisoning is Strengthened
by the fact that his temperature has not, for
several hours. fallen below 1O2, although the
attendant physicians frequently represent that
the fever is abating. The latest
kilograms indicate that the crisis Is at
it's height, though there may possibly
be no immediate danger of collapse All hope
is based upon the result of the consultation Of
physicians and specialists. which is to take
place early tomorrow. when it is believed that
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the doctors to take the public more extensively
into their confidence with regard to the actual
condition of the Kaiser.
Dispatches from st. Petersburg indicate that
the course of General Bou1anger and the deyel-
opment of Boulangerism throughout France is
being closely watched by thu court party, who
openly express hope that the principles repre-
sented by the ex-War Minister may become
dominant
At 7:30 P. NJ the Emperor's condition was
neither better Intense anxiety pre-
walls. Although the doctors' bulletins do not
make mention of such thing the opinion gains
ground that an abscess has formed in the
trachea.
The Emperor received the Grand Duke and
Grand Duchess of Baden this afternoon. His
Majesty afterward slept for two hours, arising
at o'clock, when he walked to his study and
went with the Empress to the window OF the
room His appearance at the window was the
signal for enthusiastic acclamations by the
crowd outside the castle.
Inc emperor, besides holding conference
with Prince Bismarck this morning, heard the
report of Count Stolbere- Werngrode, chief
of the ministry of the royal household.
The North German Gazette says that no loss
of blood attended the insertion Of the new ca
nula. by DR.. Howell last night.
DR.. Howell changed the tube in the Emperor's
throat because growth of cartilage had partially
covered the mouth of the canula, causing great
difficulty in breathing. The new tube has a
double bend and gives the patient much relief.
AS the administration of an anti-pirane was
stopped, the Emperor's fever increased. The
Emperor wanted to drive out this afternoon,
but the doctors forbade it. His appetite is good.
1t s not true that external swellngs oh
servable upon the neck and breast of the patient
in proximity to the trachea.
During the afternoon the Emperors temrera-
ture increased and his breathing quickened.
He had scarcely any cough, and there was little
expectoration. He spent the afternoon in bed,
getting uu twice for about quarter of
hour The doctors, including Prof. Leiden,
had consultation at $50 p. n. They
found the patient somewhat better. in
spite OF the increase of fever. The doctors
remained in attendance at a late hour. The new
canula is long, but does not reach the bronchi.
In consequences of the change made by DIR.
Howell the services of DR.. Bergman were not
needed. It is reported that Professor Senator
was the first to suspect pyBmia, and that Dr.
Mackenzie and the other doctors now have the
same fear