The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-12
Improvement Follows Quickly, hut
All Audiences for Two Days Have
Been Cancelled by Doctors.
CANNOT FOLLOW LEo's RULES
NEW POPE NEEDS EXERCISE AND
PLENTY OF FRESH AIR.
DIR. Davensia Says He Must Not he
Shut Up i'm N Box-venetians Are
Much Exercised.

ROME, Aug. 11.-Just & week has elapsed
since the election OF Plus Y. and he has
already been overcome by the unaccus-
toned strain OF his pontifical duties. He
tainted this morning while at mass. His
collapse is considered to be due TO heart
weakness. aggravated by fatigue 1t consti-
tutes the first victory of his encourage.
which has insisted that he should take the
change from his previous life less strenu-
ously. Even though he dissppoint some
people. they urge him not TO concede audi
ences to all comers and 10 render himself
less accessible. Dr. Lapponi supported this
view and recommended the Pope TO take a
complete rest. The doctor has ordered all
audiences postponed.
The Pope. however. cannot understand the
necessity of sparing himself. and said 10
DIR. Lapponi:
Il am stronger than Pope Leo. Why
shouldn't do what he did?''
1t was explained TO him that Leo. when
elected, began by taking a fortnights per-
feet rest, and thereafter gradualIy trained
himself to his new duties. Moreover. Leo's
special constitution did not need exercise I'm
the fresh air, which an ordinary healthy
man does.
At noon Pope Plus was reported 10 be al
most restored TO his normal condition. but
was keeping his room. as he feels occasion
ally a slight palpitation of the heart.
The Pope ardently wished TO receive to-
day the Austrian ambassador. who was 20
present his credentials but he was per-
suaded to renounce his intention. not only
i'm this case, but with regard to all the au-
diences which were fixed for tomorrow.
The Pope has been overexerting himself
10 II, Il
constitution unable TO bear the strain
put upon it by the coronation ceremonies.
Such has been the effect upon his nerves
that he has been unable to sleep for whole
nights. while numerous receptions yesterday
made matters worse. Last night his HoIi-
ness very much agitated. still he in
sisted upon admitting this morning TO hear
his mass all Venetians who had journeyed
to Rome purposely to attend the coronation
They numbered about 900 when the mass
began in the Pauline Chapel and the air
was vitiated, with the temperature above so
Pope Plus was seen To grow paler and
paler, throwing out his hands as though
seeking support. He would have fallen had
not Mgr. Bressan, his private chaplain. been
quick to catch him. Ii is impossible 10 de-
scribe the confusion and alarm among the
worshipers while the Pope lay motioness
and unconscious, with his eyes closed.
Fortunately. among the venetians pres
ent DR.. Davensia, who for nine years
has been the Popes attending physician at
Venice, but had been called only once dur
ing that time to treat a sore throat Daven-
sia gave the Pontiff immediate assistance
while the messengers teiephoned DR.. Lap
poni. The latter rushed 10 the Vatican, but
did not arrive until the Pope had regained
consciousness and had been taken TO his
own apartment.
ha off foE
calm his heart and nerves able TO
lunch, afterward taking sleep which last
ed two hours and a half. On awakening he
| felt much benefited and refreshed.
The Pope had already given the COM
munion TO 200 people when he began TO feel
sick. Those about him soon perceived that
4 he was not himself, by his nervousness and
! impatience, which showed itself when his
/ attendant handed him his spectacles. He
/ pushed them aside and drew another pair
| from his pocket. When another attendant
i tried to tie the ribbons of his robe behind
/ he told him to stop and did IL himself
most unusual occurrence with him.
The CONSERVATION of the Venetians when
| they saw him faint was great and they rem
dered matters worse by crowding around
| him Mgr Bisletti. however. kept his pres
ence OF mind and ordered the Swiss Guard
TO clear a space about the Pontif. Smell
ing salts were brought hastily and had the
When able to speak again the Pope asked
for few drops of water. which were given
him, and water was sprfnkled on his face.
| seemed TO be choking. He refused reso-
| lutely however. TO be carried 10 his apart
| ments saying that he was sufficiently
strong to walk. The way thither was
| cleared and he proceeded slowly. surround
| ed by his anxious encourage. his head bent
| almost on his shoulder and pale that
/ the flesh was scarcely distinguishable from
his robes The neck OF his gown still re-
| mained open. As he went out of sight
| through the Raphael loggi tears fell from
the cheeks Of many pilgrims and one could
| not refrain from crying out: Take care
! OF yourself. your Holiness. for sakes.
| who love you so much, as well for your
own
afternoon DIR. Lapponi, who visited him
again. thought IL more prudent for his
| HoIiness not to leave his apartment and
| not 10 20 into the garden of the Vatican.
as he desired The doctor insisted on q
suspension of audiences
The Pontin seems more docile to the
doctors wishes than his predecessor. al
though he insisted on transacting some
current business. such as the appointment
of Alberto sill. the son OF the dean OF the
Occupied by Pho Centra under Pope Leo.
DR. Davensia, speaking about the Pope.
said. eff they wish our Plus not TO sue
cumb the Vatican authorities must change
their system. They must not oblige him
TO follow the habits OF Pope Leo. The
present Pontiff needs especially plenty OF
fresh air. He must not be shut up in q
box in a vitiated atmosphere"
The Pope retired earlier than usual say
ing that ne felt quite recovered. His inti-
changed since his election and seems 70
| have grown years older. His sisters at
| Venice were much alarmed over the news OF
his indsposition and have decided TO come
| TO Rome 10 attend him.
/