The Washington times., 1903-07-18
''MAZZGNI. T"

ROME. July 1s.-The Pope is better
this morning than he has been for sew
eral days past. but no hope OF his ulti-
mate recovery can be held.
His holiness may continue his i'm
provement for some hours, perhaps for
week. but the eEd must come in the
not far distant future. As those learn
ed in medical affairs look back over the
events OF Tire past two weeks at the
Vatican the word they most frequently
use is miraculous. man, ninety
three years OF age. torn by the ravages
of disease which might easily carry
away one far younger and presumably
better able to stand the strain. still lin
gers on. defying all the predictions OF
his doctors and, this morning, even
showing some signs OF improvement.
Cancer the Final Enemy.
1t IS now fully established that cancer
exists. This complication. even should
all others be eliminated. will without
doubt eventually end this life OF bril-
liant achievements
The PontIn's physicians. when asked
at noon today regareing the probable
length Of the preiate's life, expressed
themselves as entirely unable %
prophecy Owing TO the latest develop
ments they said that IT was even more
difficult to make any speculation in re-
gard to the matter.
Franz Josef's Gift.
The resumption of the functions of
the patients kidneys is due to the action
OF Emperor Franz Josef of Austria. The
Emperor recently sent case OF ten
bottles Of mineral water to the Vatican.
His holiness, doctors examined the water
and In the hope that it might do some
thing toward alleviating the pain, ad-
ministered 1t 10 their august patient.
The result. as is known, was most salts
factory.
While the Pope was depressed the first
part OF the night, sleep at daybreak
greatly refreshed him His rally con-
tinue.. The improved action of the kid
neys has obviated the necessity Of 4
third operation, inasmuch as the pleu-
rite liquid is being absorbed.
May Live Until Fall.
His holiness physicians are delighted
with his Improvement. While the char
acter OF his disease seals his fate, 1t
now seems possible that the Pontiff will
live until the 1st OF September. What
places this within the realm of possi-
bility is the POnti1's indomitable will
and his ardent desire to live.
At the same time il is impossible -
estimate the dangers and vagaries Of
cancer. the least known OF all diseases
DR.. Cardarelli. the famous Neapolitaa
physician, has aroused feeling against
himself by his statement that the Pope
is suffering with cancer. A number Of
persons are asking why the Pope's ply
sicians have not admitted the presence
of this dread disease.
Bitterness Among Doctors
An inspired article by DR.. Lapponi ap-
pears in the "Giornale Italia" today.
The physician criticises CaradelH for
expressing an opinion when he had NOT
seen the patient. Lapponi. however,
\ does not deny that cancer exists.
/ The bitterness among the Italian doe
tors as a result of the Pontif's illness
] Is increasing Udliy anu lISatenS "
| cause a scandal.
Rampolla in Favor.
| It is said that the Pope has granted
to Cardinal Rampolla the privilege OF
appointing a secretary for the conclave
which will elect a new Pope. This Is
supposed to increase Rampolla's chances
! for election as Pontif, and has conse-
quently greatly agitated the other can
/ diGates.
/ TUMpFD FROM A EIOVINC CAR