New-York tribune., 1903-07-12

over by the national sympathy with the dying
Pope.
To Cardinal Oreglia is credited the intention
Of not leaving anything at the Vatican un-
touched during his short period of supreme
power. when after the death Of Pope Leo, he
VIII be Cardinal Camerlingo until new Pope
is elected. It is known that he has already de-
cided that even the work necessary to build cells
for the ccncave and the walling up of the en-
frances. etc. shall not be done by the regular
Papal architects and engineers Mannucci and
Schneider, but by a person enjoying his conf
dence, and that he has selected an outsider
named Rosa, with whom he has already con-
ferred regarding the matter. He has also chosen
Rossi Degasperis TO supply all the food, medi-
cine, the services of BARRIERS and doctors, etc,
required inside the conclave. These measures
taken by Cardinal Oreglia while the Pope is still
alive cause much comment
GAMBLING ON THE SITUATION
The great scourge OF the italian people is the
lottery. which is in the hands of the govern
ment and which turns millions into the treas
ury every year. The people buy tickets in the
lottery at all times, and their investments are
much heavier when an event out of the common
takes place. Then they resort even to pawn
brokers 10 obtain money with which to buy
tickets. Naturally. the Pope's illness could not
be overlooked, and yesterday thousands of dol
lars spent in this way, the favorite
bers being SO for the Pope 26 for the disease,
and 50 for the cardinal. 1t is computed that
IL these numbers had all won the government
would have lost $1,000,00O. However, none
were successful. so the money came out of the
poor, who, with characteristic elasticity of
spirit already saying that the numbers are
evidently those of next week, and are anxiously
watching the phases of the Pontiff's illness so
that they may be able to make wagers with
what they consider a show of security.
July 1.-THE following bulletin was issued at
Z p. m:
After rather quiet day the patients condi-
tion is generally easier The thoraX again
examined. There was no increase of liquid in
the upper portion of the thorax, to give lnj.ica-
tions Of pleuritic irritation. The pulse
stronger and fuller at Sc respiration % and
temperature 36.9 centigrade. His mental con-
dition was brighter. ROSSONI,
MAZZONI.
LAPPONL
It was reported that in the evening bulletin
the doctors omitted to state that the action of
the kidneys had improved. wishing before max
ing this announcement to have more positive
evidence of the fact.
In the Papal antechamber DR.. Lapponi speak
ing to the Spanish Ambassador. who had visited
the Vatican TO inquire regarding the condition
of the Pontiff, said:
This is the first night when 1t can be said that
there is real amelioration of the patients heart
trouble. That organ is getting stronger, and
the possibility of Pope Leos recovery is not ex-
cluded.
To-day brought to a close a full week since
Pope Leo was stricken with Illness and it found
him still battling against death. Last night he
enjoyed considerable periods Of repose. DR..
Lapponi remained near the sickroom through
out the night. There was little occasion for his
~, hi tn
sick chamber at $50 o'clock this morning they
found that their patient had not suffered any
serious depression in the night, although the
same terrible weakness was still manifest.
PASSED A RESTFUL NIGHT.
The following bulletin was issued at 8 a. m.
During the night His Holiness rested at in
tervals His pulse is 80. and has shown no
diversity since last night in strength and re-
sistanoe His respiration is 80 and his tenn
perature 36 centigrade. The functions of his
kidneys are still deficient His general con-
dtion is however. fairly easy. MAZZONI.
LAPPONL
The bulletin showed that the conditions in the
sickroom were practically unchanged the pulse
temperature and respiration being almost identi-
cal with those maintained yesterday. The most
cheering feature of the bulletin was the silence
concerning any Immediate aggravation Of the
pleuric conditions.
Within the great colonnade fronting st.
Peters there continued the gathering of
anxious crowds, with steady lines of cardinals
and distinguished members of the diplomatic
corps proceeding to the inner court of the Vati-
can TO learn the result of the doctors confer
ence. Even before daylight groups gathered at
the entrance, seeking the latest information.
The weather conditions are ideal and contrib
ute greatly to the comfort of the patient. Usual
Iy Rome reeks in midsummer with the fierce
heat of the and exhalations from the sur
rounding marshes, but the elements are
lending every encouragement toward the recov-
cry Of the illustrious patient. The sun shines
from cloudless sky and the heat is tempered
by balmy westerly breezes. The temperature
seldom rises above 65 degrees Fahrenheit dur
ing the day, and the nights are refreshingly cool
Shortly after the midday meal the Pope fell
into peaceful sleep. It continued so long that
those about him considered 1t unnatural and
arising from an augmentation of weakness. At 4
o'clock he awoke. thus dissipating the fear Of
the approach of a state of coma.
Later in the day the Pope received the
Countess Canali and the Countess Moroni, his
nieces. and after short chat with them asked
about Monsignor Volpini, saying
What is the matter? Why does he not come
20 see me?"
1t was explained that the excitement of the
last few days had overcome Afonsignor volpini
who was Ill But the Pope not informed
that Monsignor Volpini was dead.
NO INFLAMMATION OF KIDNEYS.
rumor gained currency that the Pope is suf-
fering from Inflammation of the kidneys rep
resentative Of The Associated Press called on
Professor Mazzoni in order TO obtain direct
confirmation or denial of the report The pro