Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-13
THE POPE FA|NTS.
Fell Unconscious While Celebrat-
ing Mass before Venetian
Delegation.
CAUSED BY OVER EXERTION
Strain of Coronation Ceremonies So
Great He Could Not Slccp-IIis Doe
tor Has Ordered All Audiences
POstpOned-AGected by Pal
pitntion of the Heart.

Rome, Aug. 1l.--Just week has
elapsed since the election of Plus X and
he has been already so overcome by the
undccustomed strain of his pOntitical du-
tics that this morning he tainted while
at mass. His collapse was considered
due to heart weakness aggravated by
fatigue.
encourage which has insisted that he
should take the change from his pre-
vipus life less stronuously. Even though
ne disappointed some people, they urge
him not to Concedc audiences to all com
ors and to render himself less accessible.
DR.. Lapponi supported this view and rec
omnended he take complete rest.
The doctor has ordered all audiences
postponed, including that of Cardinal
l.ogue and Sir Thomas Esmorde. repre-
sentative of the Irish parliamentary party.
who were to be received this morning.
The Pope, however cannot understand
the necessity of sparing himself and said
to l)r. Lapponi II am stronger than Popo
Leo, why should not | do what he did,
1t was explained to him that Leo, when
elected. began hY taking fortnights
perfect rest and thereafter gradually
trained himself to his new duties More
over loos special constitution did not
need exercise in fresh air which that of
the ordinary healthy man does. At noon
to normal condition but was keeping in
his room, as he fccs occasionally a
slight palNtation of the heart.
Tho Pope ardently wished to receive
to-day the Austrian ambassador. who was
to have presented his credentials, but
his holiness was persuaded to renouncc
his intention. not only in this case but
with regard to all audiences fixed for to-
morrow.
The Pope has been over-exprting him
self to such an extent that his naturally
strong constitution was 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 holiness also was
very much agtated. stil he insisted upon
admitting this morning to hear his mass
all Nen"tans who had iourneyed to Rome
purposely to attend tho coronation. They
numbered about 300 when the mass be-
gan in the Pauline chapel and the air
Was yitatcd with the temperature above
90 degrees.
Pope Pius was seen to grow palcr and
pller finally throwing out his hand as
though seeking support. He would have
fallon had not MonSignor BreSSan his
private chaplain. boon quick to catch
him. 1t is impossible to describe the con-
fusion and alarm among the worshippers
while tho Pope lay motionlass and un-
conscious with his eyes closed.
Fortunately, among tho Ncuotians pres
ont was Or pavcnozia who for nine
years had been the Pope'S attending
physician at Venice. but had been called
only once during that time to treat a
sore throat. Davenezia gave tho PontiN
immediate assistance. while the mos
sougors tolophoned for Or Llpponi The
latter rushed to the Vatican but did not