Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09

burn house. The sun shone brightly most of the time with now ana then the shadows of light, feecy clouds The physicians were quick to note these external conditions for they con tributed greatly to the comfort or the patient and gave assurance against the depression of extreme heat or lncle- ment weather. The morning consulta- ton of the physicians brought out that the condition of the president was en- tirely satisfactory and as they came away from the house they expressed renewed confidence in his recovery It was stated that the official bulletin, which was being prepared, would snow gratifying condition.
 Secretary Wilson. who came out from the Milburn house at 9:3O a. m. with Dr Park, was very cheerful. The president will get we'll" said he. "The doctors believe it. The symptoms are all favorable
 Senator Hanna and Myron T. Her rick of Cleveland. one of the closest personal friends of the president, call ed and remained some time in the house Henry B. MacFarland, presi- dent ef the commissioners of the Dis trict of Columbia, came from the house at Il o'clock.
 "T am satisfied that there is no&ur- ther doubt of the presidents recovery" he said '.The bulletins are exceeding " conservative and they must be read between the lines to get the evidences of improvement Read in this light and from all the surrounding previous instances, I believe the president is l certain to recover
 Dr Hermann Baer and his wife, formerly Miss Mabel Mckinley. daugh- ter of Abner Mckinley. called about noon time to see Mrs Mckinley. Milburn House, Buffalo. Sept g. The doctors began assembling about 8 o'clock and it was 9:15 before any of them came away from the AIilburn house. Pending their conference there was anxious waiting. Several visitors arrived. including ex-Postmaster Gen eral BisseIl and Charles P Sanger MT Bissel1 was one of the first to emerge from the house after the doc tors had completed their consultation, and in a brief general way he sum- mariZed the situation by saying that | the conditions were favorable, though he had no details. A few minutes lat CT Dr Roswell Park and Secretary | Wilson came out together. Dr Park answered the many inquiries wifh cheerful aT:7 very positive assurance of, confidence. ''The situation is en- tirely satisfactory" said he, "and there are no symptoms to cause alarm"
 He was asked if the earlier bulletin referring to the presidents somewhat restless night warranted any appre- hension.
 Not in the least" he replied. "It is entirely natural that a patient in the presidents condition should have some periods of restlessness. But he is receiving no anaesthetics He is. fully conscious at all times when he is awake, and his mind is clear"
 When asked if the president con versed with those about him the doc tor said the patient was able to talk and did so far as the physician per mftted. although they were reluctant to permit aim to sap any of his energy in this way
 Secretary Wilson. who moved on down Delaware avenue while Dr Park was talking to the newspaper men. was overjoyed with the word which the physicians had brought from the sick room. "The president will get we'll" he said several times. t'I feel | it and I am sure the doctors now feel | it. Of course. the danger point has not been passed. but the continued ab- | sence of unfavorable symptoms strengthens our hope. The period for peritonitis to appear is rapidly passing away and there is not a sign of in- fammation. The promptness with which the operation was performed and the skill with which it was ac- complished are telling their story. The torn tissues were sutured so quickly | that they probably began to heal inn l mediaIeIy. The presidents good health and the long life of careful liv- 1 ing behind him are in his favor, but, above all, his fndomitable will ana | his fine courage are the factors counted upon to pull him through He has made up his mind to live, and live he will"
 Dr Herman Mynter came from the Milburn house at 9:30. He said to the Associated Press:
 "Everything is satisfactory. Every hour that passes with no decidedly un- favorable results is encouraging and indicative of final recovery
 Dr Eugene Wasdin. another of the consultation staff, emerged from the house a few minutes later. He said:
 HIhere are no distressing symp- toms. The restlessness of the patient during the night is not serious and is to be expected when it is understood that he slept during the day yester- day''
 Senator Fairbanks and Comptroller of the Currency Dawes came from the house together and their smiling faces indicated the satisfaction prevailing Among those nearest the president.
 Splendid splendid" said Senator Fairbanks, referring to the doctor s last report Just then Abner McKin- ley arrived and the good news from the sick room was imparted to the presidents brother and the latters friends, and all joined ill heartfelt ex- pressions of relief.
 Intense anxiety had been felt over the outcome of the morning confer ence and the result lifted a great load of apprehension from those nearest and dearest to the president, giving them greater courage than had been felt at any time before.
 When Abner Mckinley came from the house at 10:45, he repeated the ex- pressions of confidence given by those who had preceded him, but no addi-