Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
SEE-SAW WITH DEATH
Pope Still Clings Tenaciously
to Life.
HIS KIDNEYS AFFECTED
BUT FOR THIS HIS CONDITION Is
BETTER.
Doctors Say His Heart May Fail Any
Moment-Audience With
Cardinals.
HIS KIDNEYS AFFECTED

ROME, July 1.-THE pope continues 10
held his own. A slight improvement is
| manifested in the primary ailment, but the
| condition of the kidneys now gives cause
for a renewal of anxiety. This is increased
by the danger of the pontiffs heart giving
out at any moment. In a general way.
however, the brave old patient may be said
to be more comfortable than for several
days. The doctors now say they would
scarcely be surprised If the see-saw be-
tween life and death continues for another
fifteen days. This afternoon the extra
ordinary nonegarian received IN audience in
the private chapel of the pontifcal apart
| ments three cardinals, belonging. respec-
lively, to the Order of Bishops, the Order
of Priests and the Order of Deacons.
A iridium for the popes recovery was
commenced today, and will continue un-
ceasingly until Monday night Prayers will
be said and chanted in Pope Leos behalf.
and the expense of the service will be borne
by the ancient body known as the "pope's
famliars."
Anxiety at Turin.
dispatch from Turin announces that
even in that cradle of the house of Savoy,
which wrested temporal power from the
Vatican. the people are dominated by anx-
iety regarding the popes condition. The In
habitants today formed an imposing process
sion, headed by priests. and slowly marched
| through the streets. chanting intercessions.
At the Church of the Consolata the arch
| bishop of Turin, Cardinal Richelmy, him
self 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, dating back many
years, OF holding no diplomatic intercourse
with the Vatican. Today the government
cabled direct to Cardinal Rampolla, as sec
retary OF state, saying a cable message
had been received from the government OF
New Zealand inquiring about the pope's
health, and requesting an answer. in order
to transmit it to Premier Seddon. Consid-
cradle significance was attached at the
Vatican to this incident
ROME. July 1.-THE pope awoke from
his long sleep at 4 o'clock, thus dissipating
the fear of the approach of a state OF
coma.
Later in the day the pope received the
Countess Canal and the Countess Moronf.
his nieces. and after a short chat with
them asked about Monsignor volpini, say
ing:
What is the matter? Why does he not
come to see me?'
1t was explained to the pontiff that the
excitement Of the last few days had over
come M. Volpini. who was quite unwell.
But the pope was not informed that Mgr.
Volpini was dead
A rumor is now in circulation to tho
effect that the pope is suffering from in
fiammation of the kidneys.
DIR. Mazzoni emphatically denies that the
pope is suffering from Inflammation OF the
kidneys.
At 5:2O p.m.-The pope is still awake.
but is not feeling quite bright as he
did this morning. The doctors now
arriving at the Vatican for an early visit.
In order to take into account the con-
venience of all concerned, including the
pope, unless new symptoms are discovered.
the doctors are not likely to return to the
Vatican tonight.
Has Been Sick One Week.
Today brought to close a full week
since Pope Leo was stricken with illness.
and 1t found him still battling against
death. Last night he enjoyed consider
able periods of repose. DR.. Lapponi re-
mained near the sick room through the
night, but there was little occasion for
his services. When DR.. Mazzoni Joined
him in the sick chamber at $50 o'clock
this morning they found that their patient
had not suffered any serious DEPRESSION In
the night, although the same terrible weak
ness was still manifest.
The usual bulletin was issued at O'Clock.
and 1t showed that the conditions in the
sick room were practically unchanged. the
pulse, temperature and respiration being
almost Identical with those maintained yes
terday. The most cheering feature Of the
bulletin was the silence concerning any
immediate aggravation OF the pleuric con-
ditions.
Anxious Crowds Outside.
Within the great colonnade fronting st.
Peters there continued the same gather
ing of anxious crowds with steady lines
of cardinals and distinguished members Of
the diplomatic corps proceeding to the
inner court of the Vatican to learn the re-
suit of the doctors" conference. Even
before daylight groups gathered at the en-
trance seeking the latest information.
The weather conditions here ideal
and contribuate greatly to the comfort OF
the patient. Usually Rome "eeks In mid
summer with the fierce heat the sun ana
exhalation from the surrounding marshes.
but now the elements are lending every en-
fllustrious patient. The sun shines from q
cloudless sky. and the heat Is tempered
by balmy westerly breeZes. The tempera-
ture seldom rises over IS degrees Fahren-
heit during the day, and the nights are re-
freshingly cool.
An affecting interview has occurred be-
tween the pontiff Cardinal Satolli and
three other cardinals representing various
degrees of the sacred college. Cardinal
Satolli and his companions were admitted
to the presence OF the pope as a special
favor, following his earnest entreaties- In
the gentlest manner Cardinal Macchi.
speaking for all. told the pontin OF the
universal interest taken in his condition.
adding: Prayers are going up every
where that the Lord may preserve. for the
benefit of the church, the precious life OF
your holiness"
The Pope's Reply.
IT thank your erninence." replied the
pope. 1T will be az God wishes: we must