Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-10
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Pope's Condition.


Rome, July 10.-The early morning |
found the anxiety regarding the Pope in
no way abated, but rather increased by
reports emanating from the sick room
during the night which were far from
favorable and indicated that the last
hope was practically gone. This anxiety
was sccentuated during the morning
hours when the time for the regular
morning bulletin came and passed, and
still no word was received from the ply
siciaus. Many feared that the end had
come. inasmuch as it was generally
known that second operation was con-
templated, and it was feared the weak,
ness of the prelate was too great to stand
the strain. Finally, at noon, the pune,
tin appeared. The bulletin was couched
in plain words, and it stated that the
Pope had stood the operation we'll. The
bulletin read: 1.-THE Pope's condition
during the first part Of the night was
peaceful but his breathing was uneasy
and he had feeling of oppression. bis
pulse was weak, the rate being ~. 1t
was decided to extract the bloody serum,
and 1000 grammes were taken away.
The patient stood the second operation
very well. His breathing at once became
easier and his heart action was improved.
Considerable surprise was expressed at
the amount of serum distracted. The
prelate is but shadow of a man physl-
cally, owing to his old age and many
illnesses, and when it is considered that
|, 900 grammes Of serum weigh two
pounds, it can easily be seen that the
operation was not by any means an un-
important one. There is always the
chance. of course, that the wonderful
vitality of the prelate will again work
with the relief afforded by the removal
of the serum and cause another rally
II ia feared, however, that such rally
could not last for over "a hours at the
most, and that the serum would then
again collect and necessitate another
operation. In such case, the Pope
could hardly survive it, as each relapse
means further wearing away of the
vitality, which is gradually decreasing
and must soon disappear altogether,
when the end is bound to come. Be-
fore the operation was performed, the
Pope said to his doctor, "Tell me the
truth. / have no fear of death, and
would be happy for the release" When
the physicians tried to reassure him the
prelate stopped them, saying: 81
understand. You are, however, giving
me no consolation, as my greatest desire
is heavenly rest. am so tired. y
DIR. Rossini, after Incorporation on the
Pope, declared that the prelate's mind il
so clear and keen that the mos
experienced physician might easily be
missIed as to the gravity of the patient
condition. He believes, however, thai
there is no hope for recovery. One
good symptom noticed this afternoon was
that the cyanosis of the prelate's hands
and feet had nearly disappeared.
Rome, July 10.-When the doctors
entered the POpe's bed chamber today
to perform an operation they found his
holiness sitting in chair. They made
him 90 to bed. After the operation the
Pope wanted to see the cardinals, bu
this the physicians would not permit
Cardinal Rampolla this afternoon
telegraphed the Nuncio as follows: 'Th'
Pope's condition continues serious
Pray earnestly"
London, July 10.-A late Rome
despatch quotes Professor Mazzoni al
declaring at o'clock this afternoon the
crisis in the Pope's condition was fast
approaching. The pleural cavity, he
said, was reflling with surprising
rapidity. Professor Mazzoni does MOI
believe the Pope will live beyond mid
night tonight.
Rome, July 1O.-7;35p. m. Vatican
officials say tonight the Pope's condi
ton is unchanged.
London, July 10.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Central News wires
that much to the amazement of his physi'
clans, the Pope took short walk in his
bed room this morning.