New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-03
THE POPE DOING WE'LL.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS SHOWN BY
THE AGED PONTTFF.
CHEERFUL ALL DAY. But A SLIGHT IN
CREASE OF TEMPERATURES NOTED
IN THE EVENING

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the Vatican is that the Popes temperature at
midnight had fallen e,eral points It appears
that his disinclination TO observe the recon-
mendatons Of his physicians forms an obstacle
in the way OF prompt recovery. He has full
confidence in his strength. and does not
readily acquiesce in their advice not TO move.
During the afternoon he insisted upon leaving
his bed without assistance. and also read several
kilograms. rise in his temperature, which had
given some anxiety. was probably caused in
part in this way. The doctors exclude every
body from his apartments except his personal
I attendants Professor Mazzoni remained in
. readiness during the evening 10 proceed TO the
Vatican II needed. but UP to II o'clock he had
not been called and at that hour he did not ex
pect to go until daybreak. The Pope said dur
ine the day:
1T is a miracle Of God that am still alive,
for He wishes TO spare His Church a terrible
crisis al the present moment"
At < o'clock in the afternoon the doctors made
a prolonged visit lasting more than an hour,
which ca->~4d some uneasiness. bIt leaving
/ they gave reassuring reports. Professor MAJ
zoni saying there was not the least fear that
I the pleura- bronchial tubes lungs would be
affected. The Pope's nephews also visited him
in the course OF the afternoon and left his
chamber much pleased at his progress.
Despite these optimst reports, however very
grave doubts are entertained as to the issue o.
the illness.
Rome March 2.-The Pope passed good
night. He took q little soup and brandy at mid
night and then fell asleep. The fever Increased
somewhat during the night but Dr. Lapponi
says this is usually the case after such opera
tion. and that sleep will do the most TO restore
the patients strength. The following bulletin
4 v-oc o'c
The Pope passed Tranquil night without
pain. and slept well usual, taking nour-
ishment at intervals. His respiration. circulation
and digestion are normal The wound has been
dressed and everything is taking the most regu-
lar course His temperature is $40 cenugrade,
pulse - and respiration -. MAZZONL
LAPPONL
The patients condition at $50 ?. m sat
isfactory. The cicatrizauon Of the wound had
begun the patient was much better. and there
was fever.
The Pope very cheerful all day long, and
IN an interested way asked the doctors from
time 10 time what they thought Of his condi-
tion. They reassured him. There was how
ever. a slight increase in his temperature noted
this evening to which the doctors attach some
/ Importance. although hoping IT is merely due
10 the nourishmeut he has taken. Or. Lapponi
will remain in attendance at the Vatican to-
night
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The day passed without incident The Pope
did no, suffer any pain in the part operated
upon. HIS H9IneSS parlooN ol 1000 several
times win enjoyment MS hh.uId4 Iun''i"hs
are regular ms '3"'l'e'''"r - '''' '''''
- ana pulse 80
When the doctors proooseo appiS'hR 'he cIi"'-
cal thermometer his hoHiesS haIu lna' Ihere
was no need 70 ~ So aS ne c"u'u n'"Se'1 ZEE.
that the 1e'er h"d u'S'-i'ieaieD Jus. d. III ''''"
feel the high temperature prior 20 the operation.
The pontfN would not allow the wound o. be-
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se"eU up - '' u''
drawing the ends together IN plaster. Alter me
,,.,r5d 1ad heen dresaad chatting quietly with
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