New-York tribune., 1903-07-13
DAY P4SSES QUIETLY.
Pope's Breathing Less Restricted
again Ont of Bed.
oBy The Associated Press,

Rome, July 1.-THE Pope at 1920 this even
ing was comfortable. For the first time he felt
no Ill effects from his reclining position and the
doctors construed this to mean that there was
10 renewal Of the pleuric secretion which previ-
ously, when the patient was reclining pressed
against the lung.
The following bulletin was issued al about 8
D. m:
Nothing noteworthy occurred during the day,
and the Pope's condition is as satisfactory as it
was this morning. Pulse. Sc; respira ton. 80;
temperature, 36.S LAPPONI
MAss0NL
With the Sabbath quiet which fell upon Rome
came also peace and even progress TO the Pom
tiff Beginning this morning with distinct signs
of Improvement, he maintained this through
the day. Tonight Or Lapponi made the fol-
loving important statement in answer to the
question if he believe i that the improvement in
the Pope's condition could continue:
believe that if the improvement lasts until
July p we may not perhaps. achieve an abso-
Iute cure but We will secure such general
state Of health in the patient as Will allay our
anxiety.
In the morning the Pontif took part in the
celebration Of mass. The ceremony was held in
the chapel adjoining the sick chamber, Mon
signor Marzoni being the celebrant. The door
connecting the cickroom with the chapel was
services. He insisted that DR.. Lapponi and Pho
Cenrra should leave his side and enter the
chapel in order better to hear the mass
This morning found the Pontiff with spirits
bright and the conditions generally improved
Dr. Mazzoni Joined his associate at $50 a. n1.
and after a brief conference issued the most
encouraging official bulletin thus far given. It
was follows:
The Pope passed tranquil night, having sew
eral hours sleep. which manifestly benefited his
general condition His boliness's pulse is less
small and somewhat stronger, the pulsation be-
ing -. His respiration is 30 and his tempera-
- '-''S' - '''s " MAzzoNI,
LAPPONL
The Pope took his usual light breakfast and
Dr. I.apponi felt sufficiently assured TO leave the
Vatican going to his home, where his daughter
les stricken with fever. When the physician
i-fL he sickroom he was at once surrounded by
high dignitaries, including several cardinals, who
rcsoiced at seeing him sufficiently reassured to
,aave he patient. DR.. Lapponi said to them:
Yes, the Pope is better; but I beg you not to
eTaggerate optimism in order to avoid a dis
illusion later.
Dr. Mazzoni was also absent which made 1t
clear that the doctors themselves were relieved
from immediate apprehension. DR.. Rossoni has
been taken sick with fever. and was prevented
from visiting the Pope this evening, he IN
tended.
IN the afternoon the Pope felt strong enough
10 get up. He rose. dressed himself alone in
-.hite and went to sit in his usual armchair
where ne remained for some time. Then the
windows were opened for change of air. the
sua streaming in. with light. refreshing breeze
rom the Mediterranean
late IN the afternoon he received Cardinals
Matthew. Steinhuber. Agliardi and Casal. The
Pope showed his usual brightness and lucidity
90 mind. and spoke to each without showing any
,...~-ar.-i,le fatigue To Cardinal Matthew His
holiness SAID:
Cod 7o r;rotect France and have the now
governing her repent and stop the persecution
of tho Church.
Ec then sent the apostolic blessing to Car
d nal Matthews sister, who is q nun He heartily
thanked Cardinal Steinhuber. who told him that
the whole Jesuit order daily praying for his
recovery ard preservation. and he asked Car
6iral ArI,ardi how he liked the office Of Vice
Chancellor n ;he Church. 10 which he was "r-
pointed ~ the last consistory. and how the Car
dira' enjoyed his new residence. the beautiful
and historic Palace Of the ChancelIery. Hearing
that tee carair.aI mad not yet moved there
Pope Leo SAID: You must settle yourself be
fore leaving for The country as if the conclave
were q most remote possibility. He thanked
Cardinal ~asaH for the warm interest he had
taken In his illness ard then gave all the car
dinals MS hand to shake AS the King of Spain
had telegrapheG 70 inquire about the Pope's
health and had asked for the Papal benedic-
tion His Holiness directed Cardinal Rampolla
20 reply granting the request
Through The day 81 Peters was surrounded
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