Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-10

ouently as to the condition of the patient.
Dr. Mazzoni had an examination made by
a microscopes Of the serum taken from the
pope's pleura on last Tuesday. to ascertain
whether II contained any SPECIFIC m1croDe
Some doubt had arisen as to whether the
original attack Of pneumonia had been pro-
yoked by some specific agency. such as. for
instance tuberculosis or cancer Inc ex-
animation showed no such microbe. and the
conclusion was Inevitable that the pneu-
rnonia was due. as originally stated. to
a dynamic circulation proceeding from lack
of heart strength. . .
Prof Rossoni graphically described the
pope's condition and surroundings to the
Associated Press correspondent IT might
have been expected" he said, that woula
find a weary old man. with exhausted BODY
and spirit, and ready to enter eternity:
But on the contrary, when L approached
the bedside l Immediately saw that ! had
been mistaken. In spite of all had heard
concerning his marvellous vitality. was
amazed to find man of such great age.
after so dangerous an illness, exmpltlhs
such versatility Of mind and such power or
mental concentration. AS approached the
bed he pressed my hand with sllght Ell
fort and looked at me intently with his
bright black. expressive eyes. He wore
calm, dignified smile and began asking me
a number of questions. 1t seemed almost
incomprehensible that this was man on
the verge of death Every power OF will
and intellect remained intact. showing COM
plete consciousness of ego. Imagine an in
make the acquaintance of his new consult
ing doctor. asking suggestive questions and
testing his opinion of clinical science. That
any dying man should be able to make such
a prompt. decided effort of the will Is GER
tainly astonishing.
Questioned by the Pope.
1.-The pope asked me if had read certain
essays upon medical pathology, written by
a student who took his degree in 1924.
81 was very young them said the pope.
smiling but 1 remember many circum-
stances of that happy period of my life
After hearing his question testing my
studies and scientific ability l assure you
| was almost ready to believe that some
miracle was being wrought concerning the
pOpe'S condition.
Prof. Rossoni said that the state of the
pontin was very serious. There was little
danger of an Immediate climax. although 1t
was constantly present The pope was max
ing brave struggle. but. the doctor con-
tinued. Ibis weapons of defense are weak.
Even the finest tempered steel becomes
blunted after so many years of use. A re-
newal of the pleuric phenomena is always
dangerous, even in young, strong organ
ism. Therefore. how much more dangerous
In a man of ninety-four. Fortunately there
are few other serious compiled tons. The
defective respiration has had a bad inf1u-
ence on the circulation. and We found an
alarming depression in the hearts action.
liquid deposit may restore the circulation,
but the great question is. this relief be
sufficient and permanent? Unfortunately
there are many reasons for doubt both con-
corning the restored circulation and the
clearing of the respiratory passages"
The doctor declined to say whether. In his
Judgment. the pope would have a peaceful
end. He concluded the interview by saying:
The pope is very seriously i'll and is nine
ty-four years old. These are the essential
facts. All the rest is smoke"
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland has re-
quested that information be sent to ner
daily at Castle Loo regarding the condition
of the pope
Dispatches of inquiry continue to reach
The vatican from rulers and other promi-
nent persons throughout the world, show
ing how intense is the universal anxiety re-
garding the pontiff's health
Message From Rampolla.
VIENNA. July 1O.-The papal nunc.o
here. Monsignor Taliani. received today
the following telegram from Rome:
The condition of the pope continues
grave. We beg you to pray for him I'M
ceasingly (SignedD RAMPOLLA"
THE RIGHT TO VETO.