The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-09
Consultation of Physicians Called.
tBy the Associated Press.)


Rome, July 8-!The physicians in at
tendance upon Pope Leo at quarter to
Ten O'Clock this morning posted the sol-
lowing bulletin:
ssThe night passed TRANQUILITY enough, al
though the Ponfiff had no restorative
sleep, The pulse was frequent. but regu-
lar Breathing was as free as last night:
The condition of the Pope does not permit
of a long examination, but it seems that
the pneumonia tends to solve itself and
that the pleuric liquid Is not regathering.
However, the general condition of the
patient is not tranquilhzing, because OF
the state of depression which at intervals
increases
AS can be seen by the morning bulletin
the Pope's condition today Is not so IA
vorable as it was last night, due to the
fact that the Improvement after the OPP
Grafton of yesterday las not assumed the
proportions the doctors wished. While tho
inflammation of the lungs is decreasing the
patients general condition does not i'm
prove and there IS a tendency towards a
radical change for the worse. The Pom
tiff is extremely weak and even chloral
seems to have lost its power to give the
sufferer the relief of tranquil rest. Be-
sides, what depresses the Pope is the
difficulty lie is experiencing in breathing.
At times he appears to be upon the point
OF strangulation, and then his breathing
gradually becomes weaker until his heart
apparently stops.
Another great preoccupation of the doc
tors is the arrangement fthe patients
kidneys as a result of which blood poison
ing is feared.
The outlook now is that the Pope's lifo
may perhaps be prolonged more than could
have been expected thirty-six hours ago,
but the hopes of his recovery are still
very small.
The following particulars were obtained
of the doctors visit this morning to the
Pope:
"How feels His Holiness?" asked DR..
Mazzoni.
y do not feel as well. / am weaker"
replied the Pontiff
Perhaps you did not sleep sufficiently
'sNo. no. answered the Pope I was
better last night I am sorry, because to-
day should be day of great work.
Surely" DR.. Mazzoni. replied, His
Holiness does not intend to work?''
Certainly answered the Pope. 81
have so many things to do, but l am afraid
] have not the strength
Both of the doctors then proceeded TO
convince the Pontiff of the necessity for
rest, urging him not to place obstacles in
the way of his recovery.
81 shall do as you wish" said the Pope
in conclusion, with sigh of resignation
Afterwards His Holiness expressed a de.
sire to rise, saying he would be more COM
Portable in bis arm chair.
The Pope attendant Pho Centra then
proceeded to help him to arise, but the
Pope refused his assistance, saying he
could still move by himself. In fact.
without any help except that afforded by
his cane, the Pontiff walked few steps
to his arm chair, repeating now and
then:
II am weaker. I am weaker"
Part of the work referred to by the
Pope was to repeat a novena to the
Madonna of the Carmehtes, whose feast
begins today. The Pope is very de-
vout venerator of this Madonna, always
carrying her scapular about his neck
The intense anxiety regarding the Pom
tin's condition which is felt throughout
the United States Is shown by the re-
eeipt of very large number of tele-
grams from eminent American prelates
and lay Catholics in America, making
anxious inquiries and expressing the hope
that the prayers for his recovery will be
answered.
This evening DR.. Mazzoni was suddenly
called out of the sick chamber by Car