The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-10


relief of tranquil rest. Besides. what
depresses the pope IS the difficulty he
IS experiencing in breathing.
AT times he appears to be upon the
point of strangulation and then his
breathing gradually becomes weaker,
until his heart apparently stops.
Another great pre- e-occupatiOn of the
doctors is the arrangement of the pa
tents kidneys. as a result Of which
blood poison is feared The outlook
now is that the pope's life may perhaps
be prolonged more than could have
been expected thirty-sIx hours ago. but
the hopes Of his recovery are still very
small.
POPE DESIRES TO WORK.
The following particulars were OBJ
tained of the doctors visit this morn
ing to the pope:
How feels his holiness" asked Dr.
Mazzoni.
81 do not feel as well. I am weaker" :"
replied the pOntiff.
perhaps you did not sleep sufficient
ly2"
mo. no." answered the pontif. Il
was better last night. l am sorry be-
cause today should be a day Of great
work"
''Surely,T Dr. Mazzoni, replied, His
holiness does not intend to work?''
Certainly" answered the pope. Il
have so many things to do but 1 am
afraid I have not the strength.
Both of the doctors then proceeded to
convince the pope of the necessity for
rest, urging him not to place obstacles
in the way of his recovery
Il shall do as You wish,'' said the
pope. IN conclusion. with a sigh of re-
signatiOn-
Afterwards his holiness expressed
desire to rise saying he would be more
comfortable in mis- arm chair. The
pope's attendant Pic Centra, then pro
ceeded to help HIM to arise but the pope
refused his assistance. saying he could
still move - himself. In fact. without
any help except that afforded by his
cane, the pOntiff walked a few steps to
his arm chair. repeating now and then:
II am weaker. L am weaker"
Part of the work referred to, by the
pope was to repeat a noyena to the
Madonna of the CarmelIteS, whose feast
begins today. The pope is very de-
vout venerator of this Madonna, always
carrying her sepulcher nhout his neck.
CRITICISING THE PHYSICIANS.
This evening DR.. MaZzoni was sud
denly called out of the sick chamber
by Cardinal Rampolla and hurried
whispered conversation enSued. This
gave rise to all kinds of rumOrS, but
it was soon explained that Cardinal
Rampolla had taken upon himself the
duty of acting as mouth-piece for some
of the intimate friends and relatives OF
the pope who suggested the advisablll-
tv of calling certain other doctors in
consultation.
Dr.. Mazzoni replied that he had not
the least objection to such cOnSulta
ton. but that the symptoms and course
of the disease are so clear and we'll de-
fined as to leave no doubt as to the
diagnosis.
He therefore was unable to see the
necessity for the step proposed. No de-
cisiOn has yet been reached about the
matter.
1t became known later in the day
that the motive for DR.. MaZZonls sud-
den call by Cardinal Rampolla origin
ated IN what vatican circles have al
ready baptized as the rebellion Of the
cardinals against DR.. Lapponi. 1t ap-
pears that some Of the cardinals COM
planned of the doctors treatment OF the
patient, thinking that DR.. Lappom had
not since the beginning detected that
the ncn0 was suffering from an affec-
ton of the pleura and thus, they Sald,
allowing the disease to assume a graV-
ity which otherwise might perhaps nave
been avoided. DR. LaDDOni, who IS sup
ported by DR.. MaZZOni. Indignantly re-
pudiated the idea. However, the crltl-
Cising cardinals not only maintained
their view. but succeeding in reaching
the ear of Cardinal RampOlla. Besides.
this, the pOpe'S relatives proposed tnat
a consultation be held with the most
iIIustrious physicians, naming DR.. An
tonic Cardarelli and DR.. Guido Rae
celIi- But apart from the question OF
hurting DR.. LappOnis feelings, further
difficulty thereupOn arose, owing 10 the
existing relations between Church ana
state. DR. Cardarelli is an Italian Sen-
ator. thus making him obnoxious 10 the
papal party. =.
DR.. RaceIIi's position is even more diff
c11lt. In addition to having been a
member OF the chamber of deputies 1oi
thirty years he is minister OF commerce
industry and agriculture.
In spite of these objections, the Wlshes
of the Pecci family We're respected ahc
II was announced that Doctors LapponI
ana MazzOni would consult with bi'
Cardarelh tomorrow evening.
The vatican has rejected the Idea o
, consultation with Dr.. BaccelH because
of his position as a member Of the ltaL
ian cabinet. although Dr.. Mazzoni pre-
feyred him. Several other physlcian'
have been proposed. but it is probable
that Dr.. Cardarelli will be chosen. Dr
| BacceIU ridicules the statement atolo
urei 20 him ny the Pe.'t Parlslan ina
4 the pope affected With LtLSiIShL L.
Malaria he says, entirely disappears
| from Rome years ago.
DOCTORS GIVE HISTORY OF ILL
NESS.
The newspapers this evening puoils
| a history OF the popes illness. evident
| " inspired by Doctors Lapponl an
| Nazzoni. who wish to defend themselVe
/ from the attacks on their diagnosis o
| the case. but il = interesting as tn
| first document giving exact data from
| medica. point Of view. The accOun
| runs as follows:
| On the morning of Tuesday, Jun
| 3Oth. Pope Leo went for a drive in tn
| vatican gardens. On returning ne de
/ cIared that ne was greatly beneftta
| by the air. ard wished 10 repeat IN
drive. The pope said he felt no nee
of a medical visit and Informed D
| Lapponi not to go and see him.
During the night of Wednesday, Jul
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