The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-02
POPE'S CONDITION IMPROVES
THE CYST REMOVED ABOUT SIZE or
 AN ORANGE.

Tine Surgeons in m Official Bulletin
 Say That the Patients Pulse is Ex'
 cellcnt md That the General Con.
 ditions Are VeritabIy Satisfactory tn
 the Part Operated Upon.
 Rome, March 1.-7 p. nl.-Doctors Mazzoni and Lapponi, who left the popes apartments at o'clock, express ed satisfaction at the condition of His Holiness. They said his temperature was 99.5. An official bulletin issued at 5 o'clock says:
 ''The popes pulse is excellent and the general conditions are vertically satis- factory in the part operated upon. All is proceeding well. (Signed)
 "Mazzoni,
 ..... "Lapponi."
 The cyst which was removed from the left thigh of His Holiness this morning was about the size of an orange. The operation was borne remarkably well, but no chloroform was used for fear of breaking the action of the heart. It is quite true that the pope wished that the cyst be merely lanced and only consent ed to it's removal when the surgeons in- sisted. Unless complications, of which there is no apprehension should set in, Dr. MaZzoni will not return to the vati- can until tomorrow morning. The semi-ofticial vatican organs in their de- | tails of the illness confirm the dis patches to the Associated Press and warn the public against exaggerated statements published in certain quar- ters.
 | During Dr. Mazzons visit the pope asked him how many feeble patients were accommodated at the hospital of St. John. of which Dr. Mazzoni is the chief surgeon, and he inquired regard ing the work at the hospital by the sis ters of mercy He begged pr. Mazzoni to inform the sisters that he blessed them, knowing that they were praying for him and for his recovery.
 The stream of callers continue and sincere sympathy is shown in all circles. There is no sign of anything unusual at the vatican. Cardinal Rampolla took his customary drive this afternoon. Dr. Lapponi will again sleep at the vatican. During the operation the pope asked his private chaplain, Father Angeli, to say mass. After the surgeons had complet- ed their task he was in excellent spirits and even joked with them. His Holi- ness slept two hours during the day. At 6 o'clock Dr. Mazzoni visited him. At that hour his temperature was lower and his general condition satisfactory.
 The phyaicians assure the public that the official bulletins regarding the pope's condition will be scrupulously accurate. According to Italia, His Holiness suf- fered great pain during the operation and remarked afterwards to his doctor: T understand now the seriousness of my illness You must have had great courage to operate upon an old man like myself" The physicians, according to Italia are anxious about the weakening effects of the dysentery but If the pope has a good night there is every reason, in their judgment, to look for a rapid recovery. Several foreign consuls have sent messages of inquiry during the day.
 The hematic cyst had been forming, probably, for thirty years. The only persons present at the operation were pr. Mazzino, X Dr. Lapponi who assisted, and Dr. Pio Centra, the pope's personal attendant At half-past nine His Holi- ness was carried on litter to a window of his apartment. Smiling, he said to the doctors: Do you want to play those tricks upon me at my age?" Then he lay down composedly on his right d. Il, t1,n ,io1, I,p patient displayed gave them courage, they feared to use chloroform and used instead a liquid anaesthetic consisting of cocoaine chloride and sodium and morphia The excision occupied some time, but Dr. Mazzoni quickly traced the extent of the growth and the actual operation lasted twelve minutes. !. The pope displayed great fortitude. After the bandaging he was carried back to the bed and once the feeling of faint ness due to shock and loss of blood had passed away, he appeared quite calm. The fever quickly subsided, confirming the diagnosis of the doctors.
 King Humbert, Queen Margherita, General PellouX, the premier, and Ad- miral DeCanevanso, minister of foreign affairs, have arranged to be informed at frequent intervals regarding the pope's The diplomatic dinner ar- ranged by Cardinal Rampolla for to- morrow will not be given, the invita- tions having been countermanded.
 It was ascertained on inquiry at the vatican at late hour this evening that the pope was resting tranquilly. The wound continues healthy and the pain has diminished. After the operation, it appears the weakness due to loss of blood, became extreme and His Holiness lost consciousness and muttered unin- Latin phrases. Cordials, broth and champagne were administered with good effect. Dr. Lapponi left the vati- can for a short time about midnight. He seemed very hopeful. The pope had always concealed the existence of the tumor.
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