The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-12
OVsr ExsrtIon of Past Week
 Too Much for Him
HE LOST CONSCIOUSNESS
PhysIoIans Have Forbidden Him to Receive Any Audience for the Next
 Few Days-lllness Caused ' Great Excitement.

Rome August 11.-Just a week has elapsed since the election of Plus K. and he has already been overcome by the unaccustomed strain of his pontihclal duties. He tainted this morning while at mass. His collapse is considered to be due to heart weakness. aggravated by fatigue. It constitutes the first victory of his entourage which has insisted that he should take the change from his pre- vious life less trenuously. Even though he disappoint some people, they urge him not to concede audiences to all corners, and to render himself less accessible. Dr. Lapponi supported thls view and recom- mended the pope to take complete rest. The doctor has ordered all audiences postponed.
 The pope, however, cannot understand the necessity of sparing himself and said to Dr. Lapponi;
 1T am stronger than Pope Leo. Why should not do what he did?
 Leo Took a Rest.
 It was explained to him that Leo, when elected. began by taking a fortnights perfect rest, and thereafter gradually trained himself to his new duties. More over, Leo's special constitution did not require exercise in the fresh air. which an ordinary healthy man does.
 At noon Pope Plus X. was reported to be almost restored to his normal condi- ton, but keeping his room as he feels oc- casIonally a slight palpatation of the heart. The pope ardently wished to re- ceive today the Austrian ambassador. who was to present his credentials, but he was persuaded to renounce his intention. not only in this case, but with regard to all the audiences which were fixed for to- morrow.
 The pope had already given the com -n,io- +r ew r.1 Ta9a he began to feel ii1 Those about hiIn~soon perceived that, he was not himself by his nervousness and impatience, which showed itself when his attendant handed him his spectacles He pushed them aside and drew another pair from his pocket. When another attendant tried to tie the ribbons of his robes be- hind. he told him to stop and did it him self, most unusual occurrence with him. The consternation of the Venetians when they saw him faint was great. and they rendered matters worse by crowdng around him. Monsignor Bisletti. however, kept his presence of mind and ordered the Swiss guard to clear a space about the pontiff. Smelling salts were brought hastily and had the desired effect.
 Refused Assistance.
 When able to speak again the pope asked for few drops of water, which were given him and water was sprinkled on his face His gown was opened at the neck, as he seemed to be choking. He refused resolutely, however, to be
 u xytV hot hn was sufficiently strong to walk. The way thither was cleared and he proceeded slowly, followed by his anxious entourage' his head bent almost on his shoulder, so pale that the flesh was scarcely distin- guishable from his robes. \ The neck of his gown still remained open.
 passed through the kneeling lines with hardly strength enough to give the Vene- fians his benediction. Deep silence ac- centuated the impressiveness of the scene As he went out of sight through the Ra- phaeI Loggia, tears fell on several cheeks of the pilgrims and one could not re- frain from crying out:
 rake care of yourself, your holiness, for our sakes who love you so much. as well as for your own"
 Had Refreshing Sleep.
 
 to calm his heart and nerves, was able to lunch afterwards, taking sleep which lasted two hours and a half. On awak- ening he felt much benefited and re- freshed. Although the pope was better this afternoon, Dr. Lapponi. who visited him again, thought 1t more prudent for his holiness not to leave his apartment and not to go into the garden of the vat ican, as he desired.
 The nOntiH caanq nnara dOciia the doctors wishes than his predecessor, al- though he insisted on enacting some cur rent business, such as the appointment of Alberto Sili, the son of the dean of the grooms. as his personal valet, the place occupied by Pic Centra under Pope Leo.
 Dr. Davensa, speaking about the pope said:
 If they wish our Plus not to succumb the vatican authorities must change their system They must not oblige him to fol- low the habits of Pope Leo. The pres ent pontiff needs especially plenty of fresh as. He must not be shut up in a box in a vitiated atmosphere"
 overexertIne Himself.
 The pope has been over-exerting him. self to such an extent that his naturally strong constitution was unable to bear the strain put upon 1t by the coronation
 
 his nerves that he has been unable to sleep for nights. while numerous recep- lions have made matters worse. Last night his holiness was very much agitated, still he insisted upon admitting this morn Ing to hear his mass. all Venetians who had journeyed to Rome purposely to att tend the coronation. They numbered about 900 when the mass began in the Paulin chapel and the air was vitiated with the kemperature above 80 degrees
 Pope Plus was seen to grow paler and paler. finally throwing out his hands as though seeking support. He would have fallen had not Monsignor Bressan. his private chaplain. been quick to catch him. It Is impossible to describe the confu- sion and alarm among the worshippers while the Pope law motionless and un- conscious with his eyes closed.
 Fortunately. among the Venetians pres pnt was pr. Davenezia. who for nine . years has been the pope's attending phy- ,ician at Venice but had been called but once during that time, and then to treat Bore throat.
 pavenezia gave the pontin in,-aedists