The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
POPE HOLDS HIS OWN
See-Saw Between Life and Death May
Last Long.
(By Associated Press. )


ROME, July 1.-THE Pope continues, 10
hold his own. a slight Improvement is
manifested In the primary ailment but
the condition of the kidneys gave cause
for renewal Of anxiety. This was IN
creased by the danger of the Pontiff' 8
heart giving out at any moment. In a
general way. however. the brave old pa
tent may be said to be more comfort
able than for several days. The doc
Tors now say they would scarcely be sur
prised II the see-saw between life and
death continues for another fifteen days.
This afternoon the extraordinary nonega-
rian received in audience three cardinals,
one belonging to the order OF bishops,
the order of priests and ono to the order
Of deasons, in the private chapel of the
Pontificial apartments.
Hopes Of the Pope's recovery have again
risen at the Vatican through the rcstful
night. taken as q whole. passed by the
Pontif. Even his attendants have been
able to enjoy much-needcd rest. which,
however, meant for the faithful valet
Contra, rising at o'clock In the morn
Ing.
DIR. Lapponi paid visit to the Pope at
b Z o'clock. The Pontiff at first. was not in
good humor. saying he could not stand
remaining SO many hours in bed, never
(, having been accustomed to lie down for
longer than four or five hours at time.
The doctor. however, succeeded most pa
tiently. in convincing him that when per-
IONS are sick, it is necessary to change
their habits, even If they seem not to be
so 5comfortable
But is it really necessarily" asked the
Pontiff
DIR. Lapponi replied: ut is not ndlspen-
Fable but will assist our efforts"
..Thcn," concluded the Pope, II must do
co."
Bright Expression.
After this the Pontiff's face again as
Eumed its habitual bright, benevolent
expression and he smiled as he has done
In his best moments.
Having expressed a desire to hear mass,
che Pontiff's secretary, Monsignor Angel.
celebrated 1t in the chapel adjacent to
the sick ROOM leaving tho door open, SO
that the Pope could follow the service.
Shortly afterwards DR.. Mazzoni visited
The Pope and confirmed the relatively
good condition Of the patient as observed
by DR.. Lapponi with the exception of the
working OF the kidneys. which continued
TO cause apprehension as they were not
sunctioning we'll. The ameliorauon OF
His Holiness breathing will continue un-
iii liquid re-gathers In the pleura-
The Popes pulse Is better and the
movements OF his bowels are regular.
4
ronl in the throne-room and when the
physician appeared tho papal secretary
~ state requested him to make detailed
,eport of the Popes condition. AFTER
complying, Dr. MaZzonl complained to the
Cardinal of the gossip and criticisms con
corning the Doctors diagnosis or me NJ
ness OF the Pope and the treatment De'ng
administered. Tn reply Carainal naih,
pol,e said he had complete ana uhpouhded
;,,t ba rhvElCllnS
..rh,s is Why" the Cardinal ADDED. u
never interfered in any way IN the con-
sulta tons
Saw His Nieces.
later IN the day the Pope received the
r,o,ntess Nloyoni and Countess Canal,
his nieces. and after short talK Win
f,hem asked about Monsignor Volplni'
saying: w.. ,.o "a
not como TO see me?'
II was explained to the Pontft that
the excitement Of the last week had
nvercome Monsignor Volpini, who was
cutie unwell but the Pope was not In
snrmea tina, Monsignor Nolpinl was dead,
A rumor gained circulation to-day that
,bs J,one is suffering from inflammation
Of the kidneys
representative OF the Associated
pr.sa vent TO see Professor Nla2zon to
ohtain direct denial or confirmation Of
lhe ru,nor. Or. Mazzon! said:
II know all about It, The news was
spread by an American doctor in Rome,
j authorize you to deny II emphatcally,
and 10 make the following statement;
rrhe disease OF the Pope IS pneumonia,
followed by pleurisy. or, as It is COM
monty called, pleuro-pneumonia, TO
have nephrius, which means inflamma-
tion OF the Kidneys, the latter must be
diseased, Willie those Of tho Pontiff are
healthy. His urine is scarce, but 1t Is
normal. both chemically and microscope
cally considered"
To understand the sudden and radical
changes occurring, not so much In the
pope's condition as in the feeling Of the
public when rumors are circulated about
The improved or refrigerated state of the
rontiffs health. one should understand
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