The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-19
HOPE FOR GONZALES
is LOANED BY HIS ENCOURAGING
SYMPTOMS.
HE is HOLDING HIS OWN.
THAT Is AS MUCH AS THE PHYSI-
CLANS WILL SAY.

Analysis of His Case-Whnt There Is
to Hope and Fear-One Physi-
clan Said That If He Lived Two
Days Longer There Would be an
Even Chance for His Recovery.
Prayers offered for Him-TilIman
Has Made No Application for
Bail.
Columbia, S. c., Jan. 1s.-There have
been more encouraging symptoms in
the condition of Editor Gonzales to-day
than have appeared at any time since
his being wounded by Lieut.. Gov. TILL
man last Thursday, yet it is impossible
to give any promise as to the ultimate
result of his case. The physicians will
only say that he is holding his own
and that he has probably passed the
period of danger from peritonitis.
There are two phases to his condi-
ton, which may be called the inn
mediate and the later possibilities. The
first relates especially to the wounds
in the intestines. To-day these have
shown Improvement. The obstruction
has been relieved and the passages
have been kept open, while the wounds
themselves have progressed favorably
in the healing process. The other phase
concerns the wound in the liver. From
this there is probably no danger, but
serious developments might occur with
in the next few days.
The grave danger from the intestines
nd from this
is not relieved, but the physicians have
to-day permitted friends to indulge a
hope for the wounded man getting past
this difficulty. The other crisis has
not been approached yet and it is i'm
possible, therefore, to predict anything
concerning it. One of the physicians
said to-day that if Gonzales lived until
Tuesday without unfavorable develop
ments, he would likely have an even
chance of recovery. This evening there
was a return of nausea and more
restlessness than the physicians wish
ed to see, and they are watching with
considerable anxiety for a relief from
these disturbances.
DR.. w. Gill Wylie of New York, who
left here last night for Rock Hill, Is
| returning tonight 1t is desired that
he should be in consultation at the
present stage of the patients condi-
ton.
In the churches of Columbia to-day
there have been offered earnest prayers
for the life of the stricken editor. In
all the leading churches the ministers
offered special supplications, either
from the rituals or improvised. Some
of the latter were very eloquent and
all referred in high terms of tribute to
the services of the wounded man to
the city and the state. The flood of
inquiries as to the condition of Mr.
Gonzales has not abated, and the whole
state shows concern for his suffering
and hopes for his recovery.
There have been no developments in
the deplorable affair to-day beyond the
fluctuations in the wounded mans con-
dition. No statements of any sort have
been issued, and no changes have oc-
CURED in the position of Lieut. Gov
Tillman. He is still in the county Jail
and no applications have been made
for his release on bail. 1t is con-
sdered practically certain that none
would be entertained. so long as the
condition of Mr.. Gonzales remains
critical.
Except for an unwarranted and I'M
true report in a New York paper that
had expressed desire to get chance
at Tillman, there has been no recur-
renee of the foolish talk of violence to
the Lieutenant Governor. There has
been no expression from any of the
Gonzales family connection that could
be interpreted into a threat against
Tillman, and there has never been any
trace of mob spirit.
He is Reported Worse.
Columbia, S. c., Jan. 10, 2:30 a. M
After the consultation and examination
at 2:30 a. M, DR.. Query issued this
bulletin:
"Mr. Gonzales condition exceedingly
grave. His condition has considerably
changed in the last few hours for the
worse. The relief from the bowels has
not been permanent. Physical condition
no worse than last night but danger
greater. Another consultation will be
held early in the morning. Pulse lis,
temperature, 1041k, respiration, go"