The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-12
Was Holding His own.

Was Holding His own.
Rome July 1.-THE Pope continues
to hold his own. A slight improvement
is manifested in the primary ailment,
but the condition of the kidneys gave
cause for a renewal of anxiety. This
was increased by the danger of the
Pontiff's heart giving out at any mo-
ment. In 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
between life and death continues for
another fifteen days.
! This afternoon the extraordinary
nonegenarian received in audience
three cardinals, one belonging to the
order of bishops, one to the order of
priests and one to the order of dea-
cons, in the private chapel of the
Pontifical apartments.
Hopes of the Pope's recovery have
again risen at the Vatican through the
| restful night. taken as a whole passed
by the Pontiff. Even his attendants
have been able to enjoy much needed
rest, which, however, meant for the
faithful valet. Contra, rising at A
O'Clock in the morning.
LappOni Paid His Call.
DR.. Lapponi paid a visit to the Pope
at o'clock. The Pontiff at first was
not in a 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 patiently, in cohvinc-
ing him that when persons are sick, it
is necessary to change their habits,
even if they seem not to be so COM
Portable.
But is It really necessary" asked
the Pontiff.
Dr. Lapponi replied: ut is not in
dispensable, but will assist our eff
forts"
Then" concluded the Pope. II must
do so.'
After that the Pontiff's face again
assumed its habitual bright, benevo-
lent expression, and he smiled as he
has done in his best moments.
The Pope having expressed a desire
to hear mass, his secretary, Mgr. An
geli, celebrated it in the chapel ada
cent to the sick room, leaving the
door open, so that the Pope could fol-
low the service.
Seems Well Enough.
Shortly afterwards Dr. Mazzoni Wis
| tied the Pope and confirmed the rela-
lively good condition of the patient,
as observed by DIR. Lapponi, with the
exception of the working of the kid
neys, which continued to cause appre-
hension, as they We're not functioning
well. The amelioration in His Hol-
ness breathing will continue until
liquid regathers in the pleura. The
Popes pulse is better and the move
ments of his bowels are regular.
Cardinal Rampolla waited for DR..
Mazzoni in the throne room, and when
the physician appeared the papal sec
rotary of state requested him to make
detailed report of the Pope's condi-
ton. After complying, DR.. Mazzoni
complained to the cardinal of the gos-
sip and criticisms concerning the doc
tors diagnosis of the illness of the
Pope, and the treatment being admin
istered. In reply Cardinal Rampolla
said he had complete and unbounded
confidence in the physicians.
''This is why" the cardinal added, IT
never interfered in any way in the
consultations.
Asked About VOIpOni.
Later in the day the Pope received
the Countess Moroni and Countess Ca
nall, his nieces, and after short talk
with them, asked about Monsignor
Volponi, saying:
What is the matter? Why does he
not come to see me?'
It was explained to the Pontiff that
the excitement of the last week had
overcome Mgr. Volponi, who was quite
unwell, but the Pope was not informed
that Mgr. Volponi was dead.
rumor gained circulation to-day
that the Pope is suffering from in
flammation of the kidneys. A repre-
sentative of the Associated Press went
to see Prof. Mazzoni to obtain direct
denial or confirmation of the rumor.
DIR. Mazzoni said:
81 know all about it. The news was
spread by an American doctor in
Rome. / authorize you to deny 1t en-
phatically and to make the following
statement: 1.-The disease of the Pope
is pneumonia, followed by pleurisy, or
as it is commonly called, pleuro-pneu-
nonia. To have nephritis, which
means Inflammation of the kidneys,
the latter must be diseased, while
those of the Pontiff are healthy. His
urine is scarce, but it is normal, both
chemically and nicroscopically consid-
cred"
Rome Greatly Exercised
To understand the sudden and radi-
cal changes occurring, not so much In
the Pope's condition as in the feeling
of the public when rumors are circu-
lated about the improved or retro
grade state of the Pontiff's health, one
should understand the state of ner-
vousness. Mkened to an electrified con-
dition Of the atmosphere, which has
been aroused throughout Rome, and
especially around the Vatican, during
the past week of trepidation and anx-
iety A general desire to see Pope Leo
win another battle and accomplish
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