New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-22
MR.. BLAINE MUCH BETTER.
THE DOCTOR FINDS HIM CHEERFUL
HE is IN NO IMMEDIATE DANGER OF DEATH
THE FAMILY ENJOYS COMPARA-

TIVE QUIET.
Washington, Dec FL Mr.. Blaine Is much
better this evening" said DR.. Johnston in reply
to an inquiry BY reporter. Z" / called to see him
between and o'clock tonight, ard found him
exceedingly cheerful for one in his condition,
His voice was much frmer in tone and his eyes
brighter. In fact, he is so much improved that
| shall not repcat my visit of this evening uns
less summoned by the family, and that l do not
expect"
Does Mr. Blaine sit up during any portion Of
the day?'
"Oh, yes. Mr. Blaine is much stronger than
the outside world has been led to believe In
fact his condition at no time has been critical
as has been painted in the newspapers 1t Is
true that Mr. Blaine was for a few minutes very
sick man at one time Sunday last, but he was
not so near to death as believed by some. Mr..
Blaine is still very i'll, but he is in no Immediate
danger Of death"
do you think that Mr.. Blanc's present show
Of improvement will warrant his removal to Q
more congenia climate in the near futureP"
After meditating few seconds, the doctoe
said 81 cannot say TO that; 1t is useless ia
look that far into the future"
While Mr.. Baines physicians discreet III
their utterances as men can well be. their tons
and manner of expression impress those who con-
verse with them daily that Mr.. Blaines case Is
hopeless; that while he is in no immediate dam
ger, his malady must prove fatal and that his
span of life is measured by the progress Of the
disease with which he is afflicted.
The freedom from recurrence of the dreadful
attack of depressed vitality TO which Mr.. Blaine
was subjected on Sunday has tended to cheer
the members of Mr.. Blane's household and this
morning callers were informed that Mr.. Blaine
rested comfortably and seems little better"
The public interest in Mr. Baine's condition,
While strong is not SO keen as il few
days ago. when for the liist time there came
q full realization of the fact that he might be
near the end Of his brilliant career, and as
consequence there were not mary callers to-day
at the old-fashi0ned square red brick house, where
Mr. Blaine has made his home for the last
few years, and the family were able TO have
the comparative quiet they wish. Representative
Bingham, of Pennsylvania, was one of the early
morning callers. The news lie received at the
door was good as far as it went. but Mr.. Bingham
felt no more than temporary relief at It,
Robert Blaine, brother of the eN-Secretarys
was one of a number Of persons who called az
the residence to-day. lie left the house soon
after | o'clock and when accosted by reporter
gave the same general information to the
slightly improved condition of the ex-Secretary
as was given TO those who called at the house
early in the morning The patient, he said, had
been sleeping somewhat during the morning. Mr..
Blaine felt encouraged at the slight Indications
of Improvement which manifested themselves IN
his brothers condition, and was hopeful tnat
he might soon be strong enough to be removed
to some more congenial climate.
The room in which the ex-Secretary lies Is
in the southern part of the mansion, and ths
sun which to-day shone brightly on the draWn
shades and reflected its warmth on the inside u
inspiring 10 the invalid; u,o, c,,leA
1t half-past O'Clock. when a reporter S,ni eaiieo
o+ Tho Lonso he WAS informed that MT. biaiuo
had been resting easy during the day had been
than this and the fact that Mr. Blaine hao oeg" s
inaninr Somewhat the servant who answered the
1oorhell had nothing 10 communicate. ..,...
DR. Johnston paid his usual ear " morning 'isls
.. ~ Rl,ine to-day The slumbers Of the dis
patient had not been dfToed and arihs ths
notnr was able 10 give the family the assurance
that Mr. Blanes condition was no worse ins tnaa ~
had been the day before. when ne was, speah;iIn
well.