Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-09
AWAITING THE END.
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was no Immediate need OF cOnSulta-
ton and that one would not be called
unless the present condition changed.
Groups of silent, curious people watched
the lights glimmer in the sick chamber
till past midnight from the broad piazza
outside st. Peters. anxiously waiting for
news from within. Now and then dis,
tinguished prelates came and inquired
regarding the Pope's condition, and they
in turn would give the little groups their
varying impressions of hope and fear
The prevailing sentiment OF those admit
ted nearest to the sufferer is that his life
is gradually ebbing away. but whether
the final agony will be matter OF hours
or days, neither the doctors nor his near
est friends can tell.
the motive for DIR. MaZZOni's sudden call
by Cardinal Rampo1la originated in what
Vatican circles have already baptized as
the rebellion of the cardinals against
DR. Lapponi 1t appears that some of the
cardinals complained of the doctors
treatment Of the patient, thinking that
pr I.apponi had not since the beginning
detected that the Pope was suffering
from an affection of the pleura and thus
they said, allowing the disease to assume
a gravity which otherwise might perhaps
have been avoided. Dr.. Lapponi. who is
supported by DR. Mazzoni, Indignantly
repudiated the idea. However, the criti-
csing cardinals not only maintained their
view but succeeded in reaching the ear
OF aCrdinal RampOlla.
Besides this the Pope's relatives pro-
posed that consultation be held with the
most ilIustrious physicians. naming DR.
Antonio Carrlarelli and DR.. Guido Bac
CELL. But, apart from the question Of
hurting DR.. I.apponis feelings, further
difficulty thereupon arose, owing to the
existing relation between church and
state Or. Cardarelli was member of
the Chamber of Deputies for 16 years and
Is now senator and obnoxious to the
PaIal party. DIR. Baccelli's position IL
even more difficult. In addition to having
been n member of the Chamber of Depu
ties for 80 years he is actually a minister
of the crown of Italy, being minister of
commerce. industry and agriculture.
In spite Of these tn objections the W wishes
il was announced that Drs. Lapponi and
MaZZoni would consult with DR.. Carda-
relli, tomorrow morning.
The Vatican has rejected the idea of
consultation with DIR. Baccelli, because
of his position a member of the Italian
cabinet, although DIR. Mazzoni preferred
him.
Although Pope Leo is one of the best
loved of the Popes. the situation in the
church now is that while there is one
party who would do anything possible
to have him longer, there is another
party who think a change in the Papacy
would further their interests well as
those of the church The former party
is composed of all the friends of those
who are now in power and who have Sc
cured the best posts. both with regard
to honors and positions. as well as Gnan-
cially. These understand that change
may mean practical Oblivion for them
The other party is composed of all those
who have been kept in the background
and whose only hope is in new admin
istratiOn.
1t must be considered that a new Pope
generally brings a change in all the great
appointments, including the Papal Secre-
tary of state and vicar of Rome, the rep
fairs: the vice chancellor. who has charge
of issuing the Iapal bulls; the grand PEN
itentiary, who presides at the tribunal
of penitentiarios, granting absOlntion UNI
der certain circumstances, and the libra
rian of the Holy Church, besides all
other position more or less important
connected with or depending ON these
great dignitarics.
The newspapers, this evening, pub
lish history of the Pope's illness, ev
identity inspired by Doctors Lapponi
and Mazzoni, who wish to defend
themselves from the attacks on their
diagnosis of the case, but it is interest
ing as the first statement given of the
exact data from medical point of
view. The account runs as follows:
on the morning of Tuesday, June 80,
pope Leo went for a drive in the Vat
iCan gardens. On returning he declared
that he had been greatly benefited by
the fresh air and wished to repeat the
drive. The Pope said he felt no need
for a medical visit and Informed DIR.
Lapponi not to go and see him.
During the night Of Wednesday,
July /, Pope Leo complained of intes-
final disturbance, which he attributed
to constipa ton. notwithstanding he
went into the Vatican gardens and re-
turned to his apartments again feol-
ing benefited from his drive. f.:
Ion Thursday, he declared he felt
well, but Dr. Lapponi, wishing to know
personally the nature of the disturb
ance, complained of, spent the night
at the Vatican. During the night the
Pope was slcepless and restless.
ION Friday, DIR. Lapponi examined
the Pope and found pulmonary innam-
nation i'm the right of the thoraX, be-
tween the inferior and middle lobes.
He Informed Cardinal Rampolla and
began the treatment which he thought
right, Saturday. During the day the
Inflammation spread. DIR. I.apponl Wor-
ricd. decided to have Pope Leo seen by
DIR. MaZzoni, who, since the operation
in 1899, has visited the Pontif occa-
sionally, replacing DIR. Lapponi during
his illness with appendicitis.
con Sunday. DR.. MazZoni went to tbs
Vatican and examined the patient Will
DR. Lapponi. confirming the latter . dag
nosis. viz: an intlammatory process IL
the lung. which was defined in the medi
cal bulletin as pulmonary Repatriation
The original treatment was continued
consisting of supporting the strength, tn
heart and general condition of the pa
tient
mo noticeable condition was observed
until Monday evening. 1t was then foun'
that the lowest part of the right of tn
thorax which previously was perviou
to respiration. had become impervious
affecting the function of the lung. TIL
presence of fluid was suspected. Tn
Pontiff spent an agitated and slecplcs
night.
'On Tuesday, many symptoms confirme
the presence of fluid Its increase wa
considered to account for the Pope's gen
eral condition growing worse. After
test puncture, 800 grammes of blood
serum was extracted. The condition o
the patient improved Immediately. reviv