Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-18
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Pope Improving.

The Pope Improving.
Rome. July 1S.-The official bulletin
issued by the Pope's physicians this
morning was very favorable. The bull
etin follows: "'Tbe Holy Father passed
a sleepless night, but since the first
hours of the morning his holiness had
quiet repose. His respiration is calm,
and not superficial, because the level of
the pleuric liquid has sunk. Respira-
ton, IS; pulse weak, 80; temperature,
&c. 2 centigrade. His general condition
has remained unchanged.
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. He may
sustain his improvement for some hours,
perhaps for q week, but the end must
come in the not far distant future. The
pontifss physicians when asked today
regarding the probable length Of the
prelate's life expressed themselves as
entirely unable to prophesy. Owing to
the latest developments. they stated that
it was even more difficult than ever to
make any speculation in the matter.
The honor due for the resumption of
the functions of the patients kidneys
was this morning given to Emperor
Franz Josef of Austria The emperor
recently sent a case Of ten bottles OF
mineral water to the Vatican. The
Popes doctors examined the water, and
in the hope that it might do something
toward alleviating the pain administered
it to their patient. The result was most
satisfactory.
The Italia, in special edition today
reports that a party of ten Americans
called at the Vatican yesterday bearing
two yalises, one containing medicines
and the other books of directions for the
administration of these medicines.
They said their use would surely cure
the Pope, and insisted so hard that they
were finally admitted by DR.. Lapponl
who agreed to examine the contents OF
the bags. AS the Pope is better, today,
these Americans think his improvement
is due to the use of the nostrums.
Rome, July ISL p. m. While the
Pope was depressed during the first part
of the night, sleep at daybreak greatly
refreshed him. His rally continued.
The improvement in the action of his
kidneys had obyiated the necessity of a
third operation, inasmuch as the kidneys
are absorbing the pleuric liquid. His
physicians are delighted with his inn
proyement. While the character of his
disease seals his fate, it now seems with
in the range of possibility that the pom
tiff will live until the first of September.
What places this within the possibili-
ties is the pontif7s indomitable will, and
his ardent desire to live.
Paris, July 1S.-Cardinal Rampolla
today telegraphed the nuncio as follows;
"For three days there has been no in
crease in the Holy Partners illness.
Let us have confidence and pray"
Rome, July 18.-Dr. Cardarelli, the
famous Neopolitan physician, has caused
considerable feeling against himself by
his statement that the Pope is suffering
from cancer. A number of persons are
asking why the Pope's physicians have
not admitted the presence of this dread
symptom lift exists. An inspired article
by DIR. LappoDi appears in the Giornale
Italia, today. The physician criticises
CardarelIi for expressing an opinion
when he has not seen the patient. Lap
poni, however, does not explicitly deny
that cancer exists. The bitterness among
the Italian doctors as a result of the pom
tif7s illness, is increasing daily and
threatens to cause scandal. 1t is stated
today that the Pope has granted to Card:-
nal RampOlla the privilege of appointing
a secretary tor the conclave which will
elect new Pope. This is supposed to
increase Rampolla's chances for election,
as pontiff, and has consequently greatly
agitated the other candidates.
Rome, July Is. 4;05 p. m.-Reports
from theVatican continue to be ola cheer
ful character. The pontif had some rest
during the day. The amelioration OF
his condition has been maintained.
Rome, July Is $50 p. m.-All about
the Vatican remained serene during the
afternoon. Callers included Count Pee
chi, the Pope's nephew, and few cardl-
nails. A favorable evening bulletin is
expected.