New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
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Rome Aug 1.-THE Pope retired earlier than
usual saying that he had entirely recovered
from his fainting spell In the Pauline Chapel
this morning. His intimate friends. however.
say that he is much changed since his election.
and seems to have grown years older. His
sisters at Venice were much alarmed over the
news Of his 1ndisposition. and have decided to
come to Rome.
Plus X has been overexerting himself to such
extent that his naturally strong constitution
was unable 70 bear the strain put upon it by
the coronation ceremonies. Such has been the
effect upon his nerves that he has been unable
to sleep for whole nights, while numerous
ceptions yesterday made matters worse. Last
night His Holiness also was much agitated, still
he insisted upon admitting this morning, to hear
his mass. all Venetians who had come to Rome
to attend the coronation. They numbered
about three hundred when the mass began
in the Pauline Chapel. and the air was vitiated,
while the temperature was above 90 degrees.
The Pope had already given the communion
10 two hundred people when he began to feel
ILL., Those about him noticed that he was
not himself by the nervousness and impatience
which shown when his attendant handed
him his spectacIes. He pushed them aside and
drew another pair from his pocket. When an
other attendant tried to tie the ribbons Of his
robes behind, he told him to stop and did it him
The Pope was seen TO grow paler and paIer
finally throwing out his hands. as If seeking
support. He would have fallen had not Mon
signor Bressan. his private chaplain. been
quick to catch him. He lay motionless and un-
conscious. with his eyes closed
Fortunately, among the Venetlans present was
DIR. Davenezia, who for nine years had bean
the Pope's attending physician at Venice. but
had been called only once during that time to
treat a sore throat He gave the Pontif i'm
mediate assistance while the messengers tele-
phoned TO DR.. Lapponi. The latter fastened
TO the Vatican. but did not arrive there until
after the Pope had been restored TO conscious
ness and taken to his own apartment
The CONSERVATION OF the Venetians when thew
saw him faint was great, and they rendered
matters worse by crOwding around him Mon
signor Bisleti, 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.
When able to speak again, the Pope asked
for water, which given TO him. and water
was sprinkled on his face His gown was
opened at the neck, as he seemed 10 be choking.
He refused absolutely. however. TO be carried
to his apartment. saying he felt sufficiently
strong to walk The way thither was cleared
and he walked slowly, surrounded by his anx-
ious household his head bent almost on his
shoulder, and so pale that the flesh was scarcely
distinguishable from his robes
After taking some medicine to calm his heart
and nerves. he was able to take luncheon. and
afterward slept for two and a half hours Al
though the Pope was much better this after
noon Dr. Lapponi. who visited him again,
thought it more prudent for His Holiness not
to leave his apartment and not 10 go into the
garden of the Vatican. as ne desired. The doc
tor further insisted on a suspension OF audi
ences.
The Pontih seems more willing t. yield to the
doctors wishes than was his predecessor al
though he insisted on transacting some current
business. such the appointment OF Alberto
Sill. the son of the dean Of the grcoms as his
personal valet. the place occupied by Pio Centra
under Pope Leo.
DR.. Davenezia, speaking about the Pope. said:
II they wish our Plus not 10 sucCumb. the
Vatican authorities must change their system
They must not oblge him 10 follow the habits
OF Pope Leo The present POntin needs espe-
ctally plenty OF fresh air. he must not be shut
up in box in a vitiated atmosphere.