The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-07

From The SUN Correspondent at Rome
ROME, July 7, 5:25 A. M. Ql:25 P. NJ
July Q, New York time) The Pope's
end is believed to be very near, There
are even now persistent rlInors that
he is dead, but no official announcement
has been made. Both physicians are in
the Pope's room.
ROME, July 7, 2 A. Nan hour ago Dr.
Mazzoni declared his belief that the Pope
would certainly survive the night. Dr.
Lapponi has just said that no change in the
condition OF the patient is likely before
dawn, when the final crisis is not improba-
BILE. The Pontff's mind Is perfectly lucid.
After the issue OF the latest bulletin, and
when the fact that extreme JUNCTION had
been administered became known. the
crowd which had been growing throughout
the evening in the Piazza di San Pietro
became immense. The carriages Of Cardi-
nails arrived in rapid succession at the
Vatican, the interior Of which was brilliantly
Illuminated, the light shining through
the windows upon the silent crowd outside
The windows Of the room where the Pope
is dying we're only dimly lighted. and to
them all eyes turned.
After extreme JUNCTION had been admir-
istered his Holiness rallied in the marvel
and most of the Cardinals left the Vatican.
Cardinal Gott returned at midnight, but
drove away shortly afterward, the infer
ence being that he was satisfied that the
end was not imminent.
At O'Clock the only persons In the
Popes room were Drs. Lapponi and MAJ
standard bearer, and Contra, the Pope's
valet. The ante-room. however, was full
of officials
After the doctors examined the Pope
yesterday morning he asked in feeble
voice that they tell him what they thought
of his condition. They did not conceal the
truth, whereupon his Holiness requested
that extreme JUNCTION be administered.
The oonventuals were also summoned from
their monastery to perform their sad privi-
lege of reciting prayers for the dying Pope.
The marvellous physical vitality Of the
Pope was again shown in many ways during
the day He signed in the morning a brief
appointing Mgr. yolpini Secretary Of the
Consistorial Congregation. The duties OF
this post are very important, as the holder,
on the death OF the PontifY, assumes the
diplomatic functions OF the Papal Secretary
Of State, who thereupon ceases to act in
that capacity.
Once or twice his Holiness walked about
the room with the aid of stick, unlocking
drawers and handing papers to his Sec
retariss. During an interview with his
comparative vigor was remarkable.
He expressed particular desire that
his grandncce should receive an organ
he had promised her.
PREPARING FOR THE coNcLAvE.
The Italian Ministry Of the Interior is
receiving constant telephone reports Of
the Pontiff's condition from the police sta
ton of the Vatican district.
1t IL understood that in the event OF the
Popes cath the Government will com
municate the facts to the Powers, assuring
them that the Cardinals attending the Con-
clave will enjoy absolute freedom and
safety,
Cardinal Oreglia di Santo Stefano, Dean
of the Sacred College, has conferred with
Prince Chigi. Hereditary Marshal Of the
Conclave, with the view to preparing the
Vatican Palace for the reception of the
Cardinals during the Conclavc.
HIs LAST r'TrERANCEs.
Among the utterances attributed TO his
Holiness since his illness became critical
are the following
To Cardinal Macchi, Secretary of Apos-
toIic Briefs. 81 am near the end. do not
know II all have done has been good,
but have obeyed my conscience and our
holy faith"
To Cardinal Matthew, formerly Arch
bishop Of Toulouse: II greet France.