The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-12

would have lost 81 200. 900. However,
none was successful, so the money
came out of the poor, who, with charac-
teristic elasticity Of spirit, are already
saying that the numbers are evidently
those of next week and are anxiOusly
watching the phases of the pontiffs
illness, so that they may be able to
make wagers with what they consider
a show Of certainty.
In the papal ante-chamber, DR.. Lap
POM. speaking to the Spanish ambas-
sadOr, who had visited the vatican to
inquire regarding the condition of the
pontiff, said;
This is the first night that it can be
said that there is real amelioration of
the patients heart trouble. That organ
is getting stronger and the possibility
of Pope LeO's recovery is not excluded"
May Live Fifteen Days.
A slight Improvement is mani
ifested in the primary ailment.
is manifested in the primary ailment.
but the condition of the kidneys now
gives cause for a renewal of anxiety.
This is the increased danger of the
pontiff's heart giving out at any mo-
uleBt.a In . general way however. the
brave old patient may be said to be
more comfortable than for several days.
The doctors say they would scarcely
be surprised if the see saw between life
and death continues for another fifteen
days. This afternoon the extraordinary
nonogenarian received in audience three
cardinals. one belonging to the order
of bishops, one to the order of priests
and one to the order Of deacons, in the
private chapel of the pOntificial apart
ments
A TIE Deum for the pope's recovery
was celebrated today and will con-
tinue increasingly until Monday night
Prayers will be said and chanted in
Pope Leo's behalf and the expenses OF
the services will be borne by an ancient
body known as the Pope Famiiiars."
A dispatch from Turin announces that
even in the cradle Of Savoy. which
wrested temporal power from the vati-
can. the Inhabitants today formed an
imposing procession. headed by priests
and slowly marched through the
streets. chanting intercessions. At the
Church of the COnsolata the archbishop
of Turin. Cardinal Richelmy. himself
a possible successor of the pope, ad-
dressed the multitude and pronounced
a eulOgium Of Leo XIII, declaring that
his death would be an irreparable loss
to the church of Rome.
The British government has been
obliged to fOregO its custom, covering
many years, OF holding no diplomatic
intercourse with the vatican. Today
the government cabled direct to Car
dinal Rampolla as secretary of state
saying a cable message had been re-
ceived from the government of New
Zealand, inquiring about the pope's
health and requesting an answer in
order to transmit it TO Premier Seldom.
Considerable significance was attached
TO this incident.
Dislikes Staying in Bed.
Hopes OF recovery have again risen
At the vatican through the restful
night, taken as a whole. passed by the
pontiff. Even his attendants have been
able TO enjoy much needed rest, which,
however. meant for the faithful valet,
Pic Contra. arising at 4 o'clock in the
morning.
DR.. Lapponi paid a visit to the pope
at Z o'clock The pontiff at first was
not in a good humor. saying he could
not stand remaining so many hours
in bed. never having been accustomed
to lie down for longer than four or
five hours at a time. The doctor, how
ever. succeeded most patiently in con-
vincing him that when persons are III
il is necessary to change their habits.
even If they seem not to be so COM
Portable.
But. is it really necessary asked
the 2Ontiff.
DR.. Lapponi replied: 1T is not in
dispensible, but it viii certainly assist
our efforts
Then" concluded the pope. 4 must
do So"
After this the pontiff's face again as
sumed its habitual bright. benevolent
expression and he smiled as he has
done in his best moments. The con-
vCrsation with the doctor succeeded in
so tranquilizing the pope that he re-
fused to see Mgr. Pifferi. his confessor
Having expressed a desire 10 hear
mass the pontiff's secretary. Mgr. An
geli. celebrated il in the chapel ada
cent TO the sick room, leaving the door
open so that the pope could follow the
service.
Kidneys in Trouble.
Shortly afterwards DR.. Mazzoni Wis
tied the pope and confirmed the rela-
lively good condition of the patient as
observed by DR.. Lapponi with the ex-
ception of the working Of the kidneys
which continue to cause apprehension.
as they are not functioning well. The
amelioration in his holiness breathing
Will continue until liquid regathers in
the pleura. The pOpe's pulse is better
and the movements OF his bowels are
regular.
On leaving the sick room DR.. MAJ
zOni was surrounded bv the church dig
who were waiting in the ante
chamber. anxious for news.
A picket OF the Noble Guard. in their
Conffniied on Pogo Sfxo