Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-09
The Pope,s Condition.

Rome, July y, a. m.-All Is quiet at
the Vatican. The Pope had six hours
sleep last night, but he awoke at 3
o'clock little refreshed from the sleep.
From three o'clock on he was restless,
and though repeated efforts were made TO
give him sleep the distinguished patient
remained wakeful. Early this morning
Doctors Lapponi and MazzOni, who have
been attending the Pope through this
latest illness, calledin the noted special
list, DR.. Cardarelli, and consultation
was held. The physicians continue to
employ every means which modern
science provides, to keep the Pope alive.
Rome, July 9.-Monsignor Volpini,
the secretary of the consistory, and the
man who would have been the secretary
of the conclave which will elect new
Pope in the event of Leo's death, died
this morning. The Monsignor was strick-
en- with syncope while in the Pope's ante
chamber yesterday.
Rome, July 9.-After quite an extend
ed delay which caused great deal Of
comment and anxiety, Pope Leo's physi-
clans issued an official bulletin late this
morning which gave rather unfavor-
able impression of the Pope's condition.
The bulletin reads: "The night was a
tranquil one for the Pope and much Of
was it spent in sleep. The process OF the
pneumonia is more resolved in those
parts of the lungs that are not covered
by the small quantity of liquid still ex.
isting in the pleuratic cavity. Genera
conditions continue to be maintained,
but more relieved"
Rome, July 9.-The feeling of optim-
ism regarding the Pope's recovery is
growing. 1t is stated that in view o.
the Pope's improvement the proposed
consultation of specialists will not now
take place.
London, July 9.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Central News at 1:3C
p. m. asserts that a surprising rally has
occurred in the condition of the Pope
The doctors do not hesitate to say now
that there Is hope of his recovery.
Rome, July 9.-The Pope was suf
fciently strong this afternoon to hayef
long conversation with Cardinal Ram
polla, the papal secretary of State. They
discussed several important Vatican mat
tiers.
Vienna, July 9.-Dr. Mazzoni today
told the Rome correspondent of The
Norddeutsch Allegemine Zeitung that
the Pope's life might be prolonged for 8
year, though his death was possible with
in "a hours.
Rome, July 9.-The cardinals are begin
ming to criticise DR.. Lapponi, the PoPes ply
stefan, for not seeing the real state OF his holi
ness long ago. They say he is a charlatan no
to have done so. They are insisting that thu
highest medical authorities Of the world b'
called into consultation.
Paris, July 9.-The Rome correspondent Of
the Ageneie Rationale quotes DIR. Lapp0ni a
saying that the Pope is out of danger.
4 telephone message to lie Temps IRON
Rome this evening states that no consultation
of physicians was held today because the
Pope objected, telling Cardinal Rampolla thai
il was unnecessary. The Pope, according e
this message, will receive all the cardinals
now in Rome at six o'clock tonight.
Rome, July 9.-5:25 p. m.-The Pope was
suddenly seized with diarrhoea this afternoon
and great weakness followed. Doctors Lap.
poni and Mazzoni were both summoned and
they, with Professor Rossini, are now in con-
sultation in the sick chamber.