Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-07-06

GODS WILL Re DONE"

"MAZZONl.'
GODS WILL BE DONE"
Gods viii be done. who would
have believed It, when only ten days
ago 1 was presiding over a public con-
sistory?" murmured, feebly Pope Leo
as he felt himself late last evening
sinking into sleep which lasted about
three hours, until eXcruclating pain
brought the dying pontiff back to con-
seriousness, He groaned and complained
Of pains on both sides Of the thorax,
Tenderly DR.. Lapponl, assisted by
Pope LeO's valet, Pic Contra, and the
physicians second assistant, De Cas-
tro, lifted the frail form and, changing
the position. succeeded in giving the
patient some relief.
Though lowering on the brink Of
death, the life of the pontiff is still pro-
longed by means OF strong stimulants
and concentrated nourlshment, and
while he Is stlll alive his wonderful vi
tally may again resist and conquer the
attack Of his Illness Late last even
ing, after the excitement OF the cere-
mony Of the last sacrament was over
the pope seemed less restless partly
scothed by the religious service and
partly by a dose OF chlora which was
given to him In considerable quantity
LOOKS OUT ON THE PIAZZA,
The pontiif is lying on a small bed
drawn IN to a window overlooking the
piazza Of ST. Peters. The only picture
in the room is an antique madonna,
and the sole ornament a great ivory
crucihx.
The interior Of the vatican during
the early hours Of this morning testi-
ies to the conviction that the passing
Of Pope Leo is Very near The court
yard Of ST. Damaso Is filled with the
carriages OF the cardinals. Cardinal
Satolli drove 10 Rome from Prascati
tonight the beautiful carriage horses
covered with dust and perspiration.
In the cortlle are drawn up the car
rlages of the cardinals and Of many
notables. Servants and messengers
hurry across the court with bundles of
huge wax tapers and with the robes Of
the ecclesiastical dignitares who are
waiting within the palace The ante
chambers OF the palace were oil
through the night thronged with
princes Of the church. high noblemen
and members of the diplomatic corps.
kilograms OF inquiry have been re-
ceived from several OF the monarchs Of
Europe
CHANGE OCCURRED SUNDAY,
The condition Of the pope was much
worse Sunday morning, though dur
ing Saturday night he succeeded in
sleeping comparatively we'll Choral
and caffeine are being administered by
the mouth In order TO strengthen the
heart, but his holiness refused to have
either injected,
The first official bulletin issued at
1880 Sunday morning said: Dr.
Iappon IS deeply concerned by the
condition Of the pope. He had con
sultation with DR.. Mazzoni who con-
frmed the diagnosis previously made
by his colleague Of senile pulmonary
Repatriation DR.. Mazzoni approved
the treatment already commenced. The
general condition Of his holiness Is
grave on account OF the age of the pa
tlent. although for the moment II Is
not alarming.
Count Camille Pecci went TO the yau-
can yesterday morning, where he spent
the day. The other members Of the
Pecci family are hourly informed OF
the popes condition by special mes
senger. The pope calmly gave direc-
lions concerning his last wishes sun
day morning.
TOLD OF HIS CONDITION.
At 7 o'clock last evening the pope
was sinking 50 fast that II was con-.
sldered best 10 gradually inform him
Of the gravity Of his condition In or
der that he might prepare for his last
communion. which was administered
later. with the participation OF all the
cardinals. who are now In Rome, and
also the whole OF the pontifcal court
The pondf al that hour was still con-
scious and his breathing somewhat re-
lieyed by inhalng oxygen.
TALK WITH MAZZONI.
Dr. Magzoni Sunday afternoon on
his return from consultation at Pope
Ieo's bedside The doctor said
"The situation 40 this time is certain
IL really grave. In Wow Of the great age
OF the patient and his state Of extreme
weakness, However the case Is not yet
desperate. especially with a man hav-
ing such unexpected reserve Of energy
and vitality. which at the age Of s3 Is
indeed astonishing
The exact definition OF the pope's H.
ness Is senile adynamc pneumonia, but
his holiness has not the least Idea that
he Is attacked by any organic disease.
In fact, he was not IN bed when went
to the vatican. but was seated IN his
usual armchair, where / am accus-
toned to see him every time ! visit the
palace He believes the oppression on
his chest and the accompanying diff
Guilty OF breathing are merely the re-
suits Of extreme weakness.
REQUEST OF PoNTIFF
AS soon as be- saw me his holiness
repeatedly requested me 10 turn - at
tention to the best means Of restoring
his strength. which he said was all he
required. except a little fresh air. Now
and then the pope has recourse 10 his
inveterate habit Of snuif taking. saying
that he finds Il very refreshing.
THE weakness OF the patients pulse
and his short and Irregular breathing
gradually approaching 10 gasping. are
the only external symptoms Of any Sc
rious nature: but as ] said before. the
pope this morning was full of spirit apd
would not take grave view Of his own
case When ! left him. his holiness
said; Come again soon. ! VIII ny 10