New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-09
OPERATION ON KAISER.
RemOUal SucceSsfuI-NO Trace of
CaRcer-Rdpid Recovery.

Berlin, Nov. S.-Emperor William yesterday
underwent an operation for the removal OF
poypus from his larynx. The operation was
performed by Professor Moritz Schmidt and
entirely successful The only inconven-
fence suffered by his majesty is that he has
been en5oined not to speak until the wound
caused by the operation has healed. The bull
letins announcing the result Of the operation
caused much establishment, even among court
officials, who had no suspicion that his majesty
was suffering from any affection of the throat.
The Emperor himself appears not to have
known OF the growth until few days ago. and
TO have suffered no discomfort from It
The following bulletin was issued this morn
ing:
The Emperor spent yesterday quietly in his
room. He slept through the night without in
terruption. The appearance Of the small wound
IS satisfactory, and there is no pain or other
discomfort in the throat. His majesty's tenn
heiO; pulse so.
The surgeons expect that the Emperor will
be out OF doors in a week He has arranged
hunting trip for Friday. November %.
The following is an authorized account Of the
operation given 20 '"The North German Ga
sette":
Potsdarn. November 4
His majesty to-day underwent operation
Tor the removal OF polypUs from his iarynx.
The operation was performed by Professor
majesty is only enjoined not 10 speak until the
wound caused by the operation is healed.
Won LENTHOLD.
SCHMIDT
ILBERG.
The North German Gazette also publishes
the report OF Professor Johannes Orth. the
famous cancer specialist, who succeeded the
late Professor Tirchow in the chair Of patho-
logical anatomy at the University Of Berlin
Professor Orth made microscopicaI examina-
ton. which shows that the polypus consisted Of
a very soft connective tissue containing few
cells. This tissue was covered all over with a
scaly epithelium, sharply defined from the It's
sue A portion OF the connective tissue cells
contained fine brown granules. which evidently
were the result Of former slight hemorrhages
The polypus also contained a large number Of
thin walled corpusces- 1T is. Therefore says
Professor Orth, only question Of a benignant
connective tissue poypus."
The Court Circular this morning made the
following announcement.
The Emperor yesterday went for a walk. No
guests were invited TO luncheon OF dinner yes
terday. hut Count Won I3ulow. the Imperial
Chancellor. VIII be the Emperors guest at
luncheon to-day.
The Emperor received Count Won Bulow at
noon to-day. and afterward had luncheon with
the Empress and the count in his bedroom.
Count Won BGlow found the Emperor as ohatty
and animated as usual The Emperor wore
dressing gown instead Of q coat He took
liquid foods and did not indulge in the courses
served His general health has never been so
good. He has not felt the ear affection which
troubled him for years, and has quite outgrown
the nervous trouble that formerly impelled MIN
% incessant physical activity. X is stated that
the Emperor viii continue TO receive visitors ,r,
official business
The growth in the larynx at once suggested
that the Emperor might be suffering from
something worse than simple polypus, but
Professors Won Lenthold. Uberg Schmidt AMI
Orth supplement- the bulletins In replying 10
inqurers. by the most positive personal declar-
ato4s that the affection was merely a good
ratured polyrus." which is not likely 10 return
o. lo De followed by anv evil effects.