The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-08
CASE OF MARTYR GARFIELD
WHO WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM HIS
DUTIES FOR A LONG TINE.
None of the Functions of n President
Exercised by Vice President Ar
thur-Anarchists Located.
staff Correspondence Of the Journal.

staff Correspondence Of the Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept THE gloom of
Washington tonight was in marked con-
trast to the hopefulness of last night. The
cheering reports which followed the op-
GRAFTON yesterday dispelled the grief which
came with the first report from Buffalo.
Despite the continuing reports of favorable
symptoms the crowds which stood in front
of the bulletin boards tonight refused to
be cheered. The good news was received
with handclappings, but there was not that
show of exuberance which made the people
almost happy last night. The official news
was constantly discounted bv private re-
ports of various kinds that discredited the
physicians bulletins. New York reports
were 10 the effect that extraordinary ef-
forts were being made to care for the mar
ket next week Private information from
the department was being constantly dis
tributed. While these distressing reports
could not be authenticated, they left their
effect.
DR.. Robert Reybourn, who was one of
Garfield's physicians, gave a public inter-
view after reading the medical reports TO
the effect that the Presidents chances were
about even. Surgeon General Wyman said
practically the same. Surgeon General Van
Reypen, of the navy, agreed to this These
public expressions caused many to have in
terviews with their family doctors. who
gave substantial accord. Upon reflection.
the conclusion was forced that the medical
opinion was that the chances were so per
cent. against recovery as we'll as 30 per
cent. in favor of recovery. Also. they were
forced to realization of the man in the
street that the favorable reports of the Sec
ond day might be practically the same If
the ultimate result was not to be fatal as
they would be if he was to recover. The
mathematical calculation of chances proved
to be pressing. The people remained opti-
mistic, but they faced a better understand
ing of the seriousness of the case. Even
the wisest and most skillful physicians and
surgeons could not prophesy; only wait de-
velopments with a close knowledge of prob
abilities.
FINANCIAL ANXIETY.
Treasury officials make no effort to con-
ceal the business Importance of the Presi-
dents condition London is as anxious to
know as New York. Secretary Gage is in
Buffalo, but his policy is thoroughly un-
derstood here. Department officials here
believe that the New York banks are in
position to take care of themselves II the
President lives. They realize, however.
that should the President die a panic could
banks alone. and in that event the financial
department of the government must come
to the rescue of the money markets to re-
store confidence. There is no question what
ever that the Treasury Department stands
ready to render TO the banks all possible
assistance in preserving the credit of the
financial institutions and the business con-
idence and stability of the country.
If the money panic seems impending
there are just three things that the Treas
ury Department can do to relieve the situa-
ton. The first and most direct means would
be to increase the cash deposits of the gov
ernment in the national banks The gov
ernment has about slO2, deposited in
banks. This amount may be increased by
a few millions OF dollars and still keen
within the margin OF safety covered by the
bonds that the banks have on deposit with
the Treasury Department. The law allows
the secretary Of the tire asury a great deal
Of latitude in this matter OF deposits. but
no secretary has ever yet gone TO the fun
extent OF the law in making deposits. and
it is unlikely that Mr.. Gage viii do So
Another means OF relief is by the pur-
chase OF government bonds, and this meth
cd is most apt to be adopted. because the
government has plenty Of cash in its treas