The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-10
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.
Scenes at the Milburn House and
Talks with Doctors and others.


BUFFALO. Sept. 9.-President Mckinley
has gone through the early part of the
crisis in his case without material sacri-
flee of strength or the appearance of dan
gerous symptoms. To some persons there
was an unsatisfactory note in the first
bulletin of the morning in the reference
to the restless might passed by the Presi-
dent Some consolation was drawn from
the statement that the sufferer had slept
fairly we'll, but the general effect of the
bulletin was to break down some of the
prevailing optimism and create fresh
anxiety as to immediate developments in
the case The circumstances of the previous
day had been favorable, and the popular
anticipation was that the tidings from the
sick room would continue to be encourag
ing The bulletin created a feeling of I'M
easiness that seemed to be shared by all
who read it, 1t was known that the pa
tient was we'll within the crisis, and the
fear was created that the restlessness was
the forerunner of some of the dire things
feared as possible results of the wounds.
1t was also pointed out that it was one
of the few unfavorable things said by the
official bulletins, and several disturbing
rumors were put in circulation. The gem
eral state of the sufferer remained I'M
changed however. A slight decline in tenn
perature and an inclination of the pulse
and respiration to return toward normality
were favorable conditions, and the official
statement gave an assurance that no UNI
favorable symptoms had shown themselves.
AS stated, the tone of the a. m. bulletin
in referring to the Presidents somewhat
restless night gave temporary apprehen-
sion, but this was speedily dispelled by the
results of a consultation held by the doc
tors from to o'clock and officially an
nounced al the latter hour. This disclosed
q marked improvement in the pulse and
temperature. Aside from these pathological
features the doctors gave the cheering in
formation, free from all technicalitieS OF
science, that the Presidents condition was
becoming more and more satisfactory and
that untoward complications were becom-
ing less likely. Besides their officially
signed utterances the doctors gave indi-
vidual expressions reinforcing the buoyant
and confident tone. They made known,
too that the Presidents mlnd was clear
his mental faculties vigorous as ever
and that he retained his cheerful, happy
disposition. He was even ready to talk
with the DOCTORS but they restrained him
to a considerable extent.
CONFIDENCE RESTORED.
These positive assurances gave to the
tives and nearest friends of the President
a feeling of confidence little short of alb
soute certainty that the President was
now well on the way to recovery. Without
exception those who came from the Mil
burn house expressed this same confident
view. Among those who called TO receive
the good news and then TO repeat 1t TO the
many anxious watchers were Attorney
General Knox. Secretary Wilson. Postmas-
ter General Charles Emory Smith, Senator
Hanna Abner Mckinley, MyrOn Il. Herrick
Senator Fairbanks, Controller Dawes and
many others holding the closest relations
with the President.
The doctors began assembling about S
o'clock and ii was 9:l5 before any OF them
came away from the Milburn house. Pend
ing their conference there was an anxious
wait. Several visitors arrived, including
eX-Postmaster General Bissell and Charles
p Sanger. Mr.. Bissell was one of the first
to emerge from the house after the doctors
had completed their consultation, and in
brief general way he summarized the situa-
ton by saying that the conditions We're IA
vOrable, although he himself had no de-
tails. few moments later DR.. Roswell
Park and Secretary Wilson came out to-
gether. DIR. Park answered the many in
Quiries with a cheerful and very positive
assurance of confidence. The situation is
fairly satisfactory" said he and there
He was asked If the earlier bulletins re-
ferTing TO the Presidents somewhat rest
less night warranted any apprehension.
Not in the least he replied 1T is per-
fectly natural that a patient In the Presi-
dents condition should have some periods
of restlessness. But he IS receiving no
anaesthetlcs. He is fully conscious at ali